5,458 APSRTC buses allotted to shift men and material to polling stations
7 months, 4 weeks ago

5,458 APSRTC buses allotted to shift men and material to polling stations

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has allotted 5,458 buses to the District Election Officers for shifting the election staff and equipment to the polling centres in view of the General and Assembly elections in the State on Monday, May 13. He said that in addition to this, the Corporation was running additional bus services from the neighbouring States to different destinations across Andhra Pradesh from May 8 to 12. To cater to the commuting needs of people moving from one district to the other within the State, the Corporation has pressed into service additional buses from Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Tirupati, Nellore, Kakinada, Eluru, Ongole and Guntur among a few other places. If 30 to 40 people are waiting to go to the same destination, they could call the election cell number established in the APSRTC Central office: 9959111281 and the RTC would arrange a special bus service for them, said Mr. Rao.

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APSRTC to run 7,200 special buses to cater to Sankranti rush
3 days, 6 hours ago

APSRTC to run 7,200 special buses to cater to Sankranti rush

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will run 7,200 special buses to cater to the additional Sankranthi festival crowd. He said before the festival, 3,900 special buses would be pressed into service. For people’s return journey after the festival, 3,300 special buses would be operated. Before the festival, the special buses would be operated from January 8 to January …

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited the Visakhapatnam Depot of APS RTC, as part of his North Andhra tour, on Sunday. Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that measures would be taken for introduction of the ‘free bus scheme for women’, as promised by the TDP before the elections, in the near future. RTC Zonal …

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards sustainable public transport, transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the Public Transportation Department will soon receive 2,000 electric buses. Accompanied by MLA B Vijaya Chandra, Minister Reddy toured the town in the newly introduced buses and stressed the government's commitment to reorganising the RTC and recruiting drivers and conductors. The Minister announced plans …

APSRTC to run 6,100 special buses during Dasara festival from October 4 to 20
3 months, 1 week ago

APSRTC to run 6,100 special buses during Dasara festival from October 4 to 20

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has announced that it will run 6,100 special buses from October 4 to 20 to clear the rush of passengers during the Dasara festivities. In addition to regular services, special buses would be run to major cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, Rajamahendravaram, Anantapur, Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Kadapa, Bheemavaram, …

Revanth Asks RTC to Buy More Buses
4 months ago

Revanth Asks RTC to Buy More Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed the Telangana Road Transport Corporation to initiate plans to purchase new buses to meet the increasing demand of commuters. During a review meeting held at the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to assess the public's evolving needs and explore innovative ways to enhance transportation services. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar …

Andhra Pradesh Targets Accident-Free Roads: Transport Minister
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Targets Accident-Free Roads: Transport Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Friday said the government aims to reduce road accidents in the state and is working towards making Andhra Pradesh an "accident free state." Ramprasad Reddy mentioned that to transform Andhra Pradesh into an accident-free state, more buses will be added to the APSRTC fleet. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said the …

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister
5 months ago

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

There is a need to increase the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation fleet size by at least 8,000 buses in order to ensure effective delivery of services, Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy said. Addressing a press conference on August 9, the Minister said that in the last five years, the YSRCP government had neither purchased any new buses nor …

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister launches 26 APSRTC buses in Eluru
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister launches 26 APSRTC buses in Eluru

The Hindu  

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy flagged off 26 starliners, super-luxury and ultra-deluxe buses at the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus depot in Eluru on August 8. The Minister said that the APSRTC had purchased 1,400 new buses. Alleging that the previous YSR Congress Party government had not bought a single new APSRRTC bus during its five-year tenure, Mr. …

1,400 Buses to Provide Free Transportation for Women: Min
5 months ago

1,400 Buses to Provide Free Transportation for Women: Min

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: Transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has announced that 1,400 buses will soon be available to provide free transportation for women across the state. We are committed to offering free travel for women, and we're deploying 1,400 buses to make this possible, with 400 buses ready for immediate use." The minister also announced plans to introduce electric buses into the …

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said the Telangana Road Transport Corporation would be strengthened to improve the public transport facility in the state. Flagging off the Rajadhani AC bus and three delux services at the RTC depot here, he said 3,035 employees would be recruited in the corporation and tenders would be called for purchase of another 1,500 …

Will implement fool-proof, sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women, says Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister
6 months ago

Will implement fool-proof, sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women, says Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy has said that the government will implement a fool-proof and sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women in the State. Out of 40 lakh passengers who travel by AP State Road Transport Corporation buses daily, 15 lakh women will benefit by the free bus ride scheme. Electric buses Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu …

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP
6 months, 1 week ago

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has made it clear that the promised free bus transport for women in Andhra Pradesh will be delayed, but it “will be implemented.” “We are studying the systems in Karnataka and Telangana RTCs. He emphasised the pivotal role of both workers and passengers within the organisation and said the government would provide the workers …

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has said that the APSRTC bus stand at Kuppam will be developed on par with the bus depots of the highest standard in the country. Mr. Ramprasad Reddy, along with the senior officials of APSRTC Nellore Zone and depots in Chittoor district, launched five new buses at the Kuppam depot on June 26. After …

Free RTC bus ride for women will be implemented at the earliest, says A.P. Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Free RTC bus ride for women will be implemented at the earliest, says A.P. Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy

The Hindu  

Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy on June 20 said a special team would be constituted to study the modalities for implementation of the proposed free bus ride for women in the AP State Road Transport Corporation buses in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a press conference after visiting the Pandit Nehru Bus Station for the first time after taking charge as Minister, …

Andhra-bound TSRTC passengers complain of delays on polling day
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Andhra-bound TSRTC passengers complain of delays on polling day

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Travelling from Hyderabad to their hometowns on Monday morning, primarily to cast their votes in simultaneous Assembly and Parliamentary polls, several passengers belonging to Andhra Pradesh complained of facing long delays on the TSRTC buses they had booked. The commuters also claimed that neither the RTC customer care services nor the bus staff were responding to their calls. Sajja …

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections in the two Telugu states, the TSRTC has deployed an additional fleet of buses for the convenience of commuters travelling to their native place to vote. Mahalakshmi scheme likely to influence voter turnout Nizamabad TSRTC officials have arranged 15 additional buses to accommodate the increased number of passengers traveling to Andhra …

Shortage of RTC buses affects voters, daily travellers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Shortage of RTC buses affects voters, daily travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: With elections slated on Monday, election authorities have taken over many of the APSRTC buses for transportation of election materials as well as staff. This has resulted in cancellation of scores of intercity buses, causing inconvenience to daily travellers and those trying to reach their native places in time for voting on Monday. An auto driver wanted Rs 700 …

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses
1 year ago

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is ensuring a hassle-free Sankranti for citizens by organizing 4,484 special buses for those traveling to their hometowns. TSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure passenger safety and comfort, with special camps set up in congested areas and additional facilities provided as needed. Regular fares …

Andhra Pradesh to procure 1,000 e-buses from centre
1 year, 4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to procure 1,000 e-buses from centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has sent a proposal to the centre for procuring 1,000 new electric buses to operate them on several routes in the state. The APSRTC authorities propose to operate the new e-buses on 11 routes covering several parts in the state. A senior RTC official said, “We will operate the buses under the gross cost contract …

Rs 57,613 Cr for 10,000 e-Buses, TS to benefit
1 year, 4 months ago

Rs 57,613 Cr for 10,000 e-Buses, TS to benefit

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The public bus facility in Telangana state is set for a shot in the arm as the Union Cabinet on Wednesday endorsed the PM-eBus Sewa initiative to enhance city bus operations, at an overall cost of Rs 57,613 crore, with the Centre contributing Rs 20,000 crore. As per the announcement made by Union minister Anurag Thakur, 10,000 e-buses will …

APSRTC plying 3800 special buses with ordinary fare for Maha Shivaratri
1 year, 10 months ago

APSRTC plying 3800 special buses with ordinary fare for Maha Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: APSRTC Managing Director, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, has said the entity would run 3800 special buses for Maha Shivratri with the provision of temporary bus stations with all facilities at Shaiva Kshetras for the convenience of the devotees. It will operate 675 buses to Kotappakonda in Guntur district to carry about 4.60 lakh devotees, 650 buses to Srisailam in Kurnool …

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka to increase bus services between two states
1 year, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka to increase bus services between two states

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The chief executives of AP State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation have signed an agreement to increase the number of inter-state bus services being operated in the two states. As a result, AP will operate to Karnataka 327 more buses to over an additional 69,284 km, while Karnataka will introduce 496 extra buses with their …

APSRTC earns ₹7.9 crore pre-Sankranti
1 year, 11 months ago

APSRTC earns ₹7.9 crore pre-Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC has earned an additional revenue of ₹7.90 crore by operating special services during the period before Sankranti festival even though it did not charge any extra fare. Last year, during the same period, it earned ₹7.17 crore, though it collected fare 50 percent extra fare than normal. Last year, RTC operated only 2,400 special buses during the pre-Sankranti …

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares
2 years ago

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI/VISAKHAPATNAM: Cashing in on the Sankranti festival rush, private bus operators have jacked up the fares for buses plying on several routes across Andhra Pradesh as also to neighbouring Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. While the APSRTC has decided not to collect extra fares in the 6,400 special buses in operation during the festival season, private bus operators have increased …

APSRTC’s Dasara bonanza to commuters
2 years, 3 months ago

APSRTC’s Dasara bonanza to commuters

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Road Transport Corporation had in the previous years been collecting 50 percent extra fare from those travelling by its Dasara special buses. A family of four is forced to spend at least ₹1,800 to ₹2,400 for reaching Vijayawada and returning to Hyderabad in Dasara special buses. The corporation has made arrangements to operate special bus services to …

Operators keep their plans, buses ready in Nellore, Ongole to meet Dasara rush
2 years, 3 months ago

Operators keep their plans, buses ready in Nellore, Ongole to meet Dasara rush

The Hindu  

The hustle and bustle associated with Dasara is back with a bang in south coastal Andhra Pradesh as the health situation arising out of COVID-19 has fully come under control. Over 200 special bus services will be run by the APSRTC from, among other places, Nellore and Ongole in south coastal Andhra region to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Only normal …

APSRTC not to hike fare of Dasara specials
2 years, 3 months ago

APSRTC not to hike fare of Dasara specials

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Road Transport Corporation will operate during Dasara festival 4,500 special buses from Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and other places to 21 cities in Andhra Pradesh without collecting any extra fare. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said 2,100 of these special buses will be operated before Dasara and 2,400 buses after the festival to clear the rush. The corporation MD said …

Nostalgia as APSRTC turns 90-year old
2 years, 6 months ago

Nostalgia as APSRTC turns 90-year old

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation on Wednesday reached a milestone of turning 90 years. It was exactly 90 years ago when 27 buses owned by the state hit roads during Nizam of Hyderabad’s reign. When Hyderabad state merged with India in September 1950, the seventh and last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, handed over the RTC to Indian …

APSRTC to operate 7000 special buses for Sankranti
3 years ago

APSRTC to operate 7000 special buses for Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC MD Dwarka Thirumala Rao said on Thursday that 7000 special buses will be operated from July 7 to 18 to meet the travel needs of the people durig this Sankranti festival. “There will be a 50 per cent additional ticket rate in the special buses and the buses would be operated based on the demand.” Addressing a press …

Centre: Andhra Pradesh’s RTC split incomplete
5 years, 2 months ago

Centre: Andhra Pradesh’s RTC split incomplete

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Central government on Thursday gave striking Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees a huge relief, by categorically submitting before the High Court that the TSRTC was not a statutory entity. He further submitted that the Telangana government has never sought to establish a legal entity called TSRTC, under Section 47 of Transport Act, as was mandatory, nor has …

Half of RTC to go private, says K Chandrasekhar Rao
5 years, 3 months ago

Half of RTC to go private, says K Chandrasekhar Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday decided to privatise half of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and allow private owners to run buses under the control of the corporation to sustain it. A CMO statement said that of this 30 per cent, nine per cent buses would need to be replaced to make up the numbers. The …

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