Sparing passengers a fare hike, APSRTC keeps festive spirit up
2 years, 6 months ago

Sparing passengers a fare hike, APSRTC keeps festive spirit up

The Hindu  

Anumolu Chandra Kumar is upbeat. Private operators worried The State RTC move to announce its decision early, giving ample time to people to revise their travel choice, has become a cause of worry for private bus operators who make a killing during festival seasons by jacking up the ticket fares manifold. “This may have an impact on the business of private bus operators,” admits M. Sambi Reddy, State president of AP Private Bus Operators’ Association. He goes on to add: “As it is we have enough reasons to worry about the ever-increasing burden of taxes and fuel price.” Mr. Sambi Reddy says to keep a check on private operators from fleecing the passengers, the association has asked them to effect a minimum hike in bus fares during the festivities. It may be noted here that the Corporation, as part of the revenue-sharing agreement reached at the time when the APSRTC employees were merged with the government, has been asked to part with 25% of its monthly revenue with the State government, which now pays salaries to the RTC employees taken into the fold of the newly-created Public Transport Department.

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Budget evokes mixed response from transport corporation AITUC
2 weeks ago

Budget evokes mixed response from transport corporation AITUC

The Hindu  

The State Budget proposals has evoked a mixed response from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation AITUC with the federation welcoming certain proposals and registering its strong resentment over non-inclusion/execution certain demands of the Corporation and State Government employees. In a statement issued here on Friday, the TNSTC AITUC State vice-president Durai.Mathivanan said that though the federation welcomed the initiatives …

Why there's no Varavelpu from bus owners to Kerala's 10% road tax cut proposal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why there's no Varavelpu from bus owners to Kerala's 10% road tax cut proposal

New Indian Express  

Kerala has a unique public transport system where both private and State Transport Undertakings operate, with the former accounting for more than 80 per cent of the total bus operations in the state in the early 2000s. The rising operational costs, including fuel costs, employee salaries, insurance, yearly taxes, and other maintenance expenditures, contribute significantly to the mounting financial burden …

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get 9,000 new electric buses as state focuses on green public transport
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get 9,000 new electric buses as state focuses on green public transport

Hindustan Times  

In a major push towards sustainable urban mobility, the Karnataka government has allocated 9,000 new electric buses to the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation under various central and externally aided projects, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in his budget speech on Thursday. Bengaluru to get 9,000 new electric buses for better public infrastructure. Additionally, the government plans to introduce 1,000 new diesel …

Tamil Nadu’s Move Towards Private Bus and Minibus Sparks Privatisation Fears Among TNSTC Employees
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu’s Move Towards Private Bus and Minibus Sparks Privatisation Fears Among TNSTC Employees

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 24, 2025 23:17 IST - 13 MINS READ When the Tamil Nadu government announced it would operate private buses on a contract basis alongside State-run buses during Deepavali 2024, the public cheered the move, welcoming the effort to manage the holiday rush and ensure smoother travel. Arumugam Ramalingam, general secretary of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations …

APSRTC to operate 3,500 special buses for Mahasivaratri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

APSRTC to operate 3,500 special buses for Mahasivaratri

The Hindu  

Mahasivaratri on February 26 is a significant festival for devotees of Lord Siva, as they observe fasting, night-long vigils and offer special prayers at Siva temples. To cater to their travel needs, the AP State Road Transport Corporation will operate 3,500 special buses to 99 different Siva shrines in different districts across the State. Last year, APSRTC operated 3,259 special …

Private bus services on Kundapur-Udupi-Mangaluru sector likely to be hit on February 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Private bus services on Kundapur-Udupi-Mangaluru sector likely to be hit on February 5

The Hindu  

Private bus services on Kundapur-Udupi-Mangaluru sector are likely to be hit on February 5 as bus operators have threatened to strike work by holding protests near Hejmady and Sasthana toll gates on the National Highway 66. Addressing press persons in Udupi on Monday, Raghavendra Bhat, president of Karavali Bus Owners’ Association said that the extra fees is being collected at …

Government keen on leveraging technology for better transport services, says APSRTC MD
2 months ago

Government keen on leveraging technology for better transport services, says APSRTC MD

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao on Sunday said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu foresees a bright future for the corporation with the introduction of electric buses. Speaking at the 76th Republic Day celebrations organised at the RTC House, Mr. Tirumala Rao emphasised the importance of leveraging technology for better transportation services and …

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16
2 months, 1 week ago

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16

The Hindu  

A total of 1,855 commuters travelled in six Metro Connect buses, the Kochi metro’s air-conditioned electric feeder buses on Thursday, the first day of their commercial operation, in the Aluva-international airport and Kalamassery-Government Medical College and Kalamassery-Cusat corridors. A total of 1,345 people travelled in four buses that were deployed on the airport route, while 510 people travelled in two …

Passengers Pick APSRTC Due to Low Fares
2 months, 1 week ago

Passengers Pick APSRTC Due to Low Fares

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Passengers travelling to Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti were found to be favouring APSRTC buses for their lower fares over those of the TGSRTC. APSRTC retained standard ticket fares, whereas the TGSRTC charged one-and-a-half times the regular fare for its special services. A senior TGSRTC official noted that 330 special buses scheduled for Friday and Saturday achieved full occupancy through …

400 cases booked against private bus operators for regulatory infractions in Hyderabad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

400 cases booked against private bus operators for regulatory infractions in Hyderabad

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Over the past week, inspections conducted by the Transport department resulted in the registration of around 400 cases against private bus operators for regulatory infractions. Chandrashekhar Goud, joint transport commissioner, Rangareddy, told TNIE, “Due to Makar Sankranti, we have conducted multiple inspections over the past four to five days. Fines have been imposed on private bus operators found not …

AP transport dept slaps Rs 1 crore fine on private bus operators for charging excess fare
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AP transport dept slaps Rs 1 crore fine on private bus operators for charging excess fare

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Transport Department has slapped a fine of around Rs 1 crore on private travel bus operators for violating rules, and charging exorbitant fares from travellers during Sankranti festival season. Following complaints from public on the exorbitant fares, State Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha directed the RTA to initiate action against the private bus operators, who resorted …

Surge in Sankranti bus travel due to Maha Lakshmi Scheme
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in Sankranti bus travel due to Maha Lakshmi Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL/KARIMNAGAR: With the state government declaring holidays from January 11, excitement for the Sankranti festival has surged as families across Telangana prepare to reunite in their hometowns and villages. To manage the influx of passengers, the Road Transport Corporation authorities in the Warangal and Karimnagar regions have arranged additional and special bus services to ensure passenger convenience. In the Warangal …

Ensure adequate buses for passengers during Sankranti, APSRTC chief tells staff
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ensure adequate buses for passengers during Sankranti, APSRTC chief tells staff

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Chairman Konakalla Narayana on December 10 urged officials of the public transport carrier to ensure that no passenger waiting at the bus stand should be left behind during the Sankranti festival. He directed the officials to deploy staff on special duty at bus stations for continuous monitoring of the situation and ensure regular review …

APSRTC to run 7,200 special buses to cater to Sankranti rush
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Andhra Pradesh: APSRTC to Operate 7200 Special Buses for Sankranti
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: APSRTC to Operate 7200 Special Buses for Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation would operate 7200 special buses for the Sankranti festival. We would run 3,900 special bus services before the festival, of which, 2,153 will be to Hyderabad,” he said. Rao said special bus services before the festival would run from January 8 to 13. Advanced reservation facilities would be provided for the special …

Ludhiana: Private buses ‘fleece’ travellers amid contractual transport staff’s strike
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Private buses ‘fleece’ travellers amid contractual transport staff’s strike

Hindustan Times  

Passengers at the Ludhiana interstate bus terminal were left at the mercy of private operators on Monday who allegedly inflated the fares on all major routes, exploiting the three-day strike initiated by contractual workers of Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC. Strikes like these make it even harder to make ends meet and provide for our families.” Meanwhile, a significant number …

Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting

The Hindu  

Story so far: Starting January 5, commuters in Karnataka are paying an additional 15% for tickets in all bus services operated by the State’s four Road Transport Corporations. However, opposition parties BJP and JD have criticised the move, arguing that the fare hike is a result of losses incurred by the RTCs owing to Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which offers free …

Andhra private bus operators hike fares ahead of Sankranti
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra private bus operators hike fares ahead of Sankranti

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha warned that special enforcement drives will be conducted to check fare hikes during the Sankranti festival season. Private bus operators have defied government orders to keep fares in line with RTC rates and are charging twice or thrice the regular prices on major routes across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Despite the Road Transport Authority’s …

Free bus ride for women in A.P.: government will have to walk a tightrope
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Free bus ride for women in A.P.: government will have to walk a tightrope

The Hindu  

VIJAYAWADA The TDP-led coalition government’s plan to implement free bus travel for women in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses is a commendable initiative, as it aims to improve women’s accessibility and mobility. A delegation from Andhra Pradesh, led by Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy, and comprising of ministers V. Anitha and G. Sandhya, Finance Secretary Ronald Ross, Principal …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike. Addressing reporters here, the minister said all the four corporations, namely Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KKRTC Kalyana Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore …

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme

ABP News  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 15% hike in fares for state-run buses effective from January 5, 2025. The bus fare hike is expected to generate an additional Rs 74.85 crore per month for the state's four transport corporations. The four state corporations include Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, …

'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government’s most recent 15 per cent increase in bus fares has sparked a range of reactions, with many questioning the timing and fairness of the move. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to increase the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The hike, which comes after the Congress-led government promised free bus …

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday increased the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The move is expected to generate ₹74.85 crore monthly and about ₹784 crore annually, PTI reported “The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations -- KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC and BMTC by 15 per cent,” Karnataka …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'

India TV News  

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband' Karnataka bus fare hike: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the decision was taken in view of the substantial hike in operational costs such as increase in spending on fuel prices and staff. Karnataka bus fare hike: The Leader of Opposition …

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme

India Today  

The Karnataka government has announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5. The fare hike comes amidst the state’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women …

Commuters fume as pvt buses jack up fares in Bengaluru
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Commuters fume as pvt buses jack up fares in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Just ahead of the New Year, private bus operators have hiked their fares to cash in on people heading to their home towns, or tourist and pilgrimage destinations. This time, the fare has increased by over 30 per cent.” “During New Year, Sankranti, Ugadi, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturti, Ayudha Pooja, Deepavali and on long week ends, private travel operators …

Hyderabad will get 3,000 e-buses shortly, says CM Revanth
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad will get 3,000 e-buses shortly, says CM Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Addressing the gathering during the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu celebrations at NTR Marg, the Chief Minister unveiled his vision for introducing modernised, efficient, and sustainable transport in Telangana and said that there won’t be any diesel-run buses within the Outer Ring Road. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who was instrumental in getting the Telangana statehood Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha, is …

Andhra Pradesh reiterates 25% fare concession for senior citizens in state buses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh reiterates 25% fare concession for senior citizens in state buses

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to offering a 25 per cent fare concession for all senior citizens aged 60 and above in all its buses, irrespective of their state of residence. The announcement comes after repeated complaints from senior citizens regarding the non-acceptance of valid age proof documents issued by other states. In some …

RTA Takes Action Against Private Bus Operators During Dasara Rush
5 months, 2 weeks ago

RTA Takes Action Against Private Bus Operators During Dasara Rush

The Hindu  

Road Transport Authority (RTA) in Andhra Pradesh has booked cases against 151 private bus operators and seized 16 buses for fleecing passengers during the Dasara festival rush. The department conducted a special drive from October 3 to 12 to check the practices of private bus operators and ensure that they adhere to the norms. A fine of ₹28,24,654 was collected …

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Pvt operators urge Bengal govt to allow them to run state-owned buses via PPP model
8 months ago

Pvt operators urge Bengal govt to allow them to run state-owned buses via PPP model

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, A body of private bus operators in West Bengal has urged the state transport department to allow its members whose 15-year-old vehicles need to be scrapped by August to opt for a public-private-partnership model in which they can run state-owned buses against a monthly payment. HT Image The association sent a letter to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty on Tuesday …

Will implement fool-proof, sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women, says Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Free RTC bus ride for women will be implemented at the earliest, says A.P. Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy
9 months, 1 week 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, …

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP
10 months, 2 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 …

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy
1 year ago

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy

The Hindu  

The State government will back the entire transport ecosystem including multimodal public initiatives and passenger mobility to raise an additional revenue of ₹500 to the exchequer, said Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai. Announcing the fourth edition of Prawaas, a multimodal transport show scheduled to be held between August 29 and 31 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, the …

Add more buses to state’s fleet: Partap Singh Bajwa to Punjab govt
1 year, 2 months ago

Add more buses to state’s fleet: Partap Singh Bajwa to Punjab govt

Hindustan Times  

In the backdrop of PRTC and Punbus operators refusing to ferry more than 52 passengers at a time, Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa urged the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government to add more buses to the state transport fleet. The senior Congress leader said that PRTC and Punbus employees, who are already on strike against the Centre’s hit-and-run …

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares
1 year, 2 months ago

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: As the Sankranti festival approaches, private bus operators across Andhra Pradesh have seized the opportunity to significantly hike ticket fares on routes connecting major cities. Private buses on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route, typically charge Rs 400, Rs 600, Rs 700 and Rs 870, but have increased the fares to Rs 1,100, Rs 2,500, Rs 3,000; and Rs 5,600 for this …

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

The Hindu  

December 09, 2023 02:22 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - HYDERABAD: On the third day after taking oath as Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme and Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme - enhanced to ₹10 lakh - in Hyderabad on Saturday. Under the Maha Lakshmi Scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are …

Private bus fares skyrocket ahead of Deepavali
1 year, 4 months ago

Private bus fares skyrocket ahead of Deepavali

The Hindu  

Like every festival season when people travel to their hometown and on holidays, private bus operators seem to be charging a bomb this Deepavali too. Despite conducting special drives to curb private bus operator’s charging excessive fares during festive season, the Transport Department has failed to provide any relief to the public. During the ongoing Deepavali season, long-distance bus fares …

APSRTC Launches Door Delivery Services Across Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 5 months ago

APSRTC Launches Door Delivery Services Across Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation launched door delivery services on October 26, offering residents within a 10-kilometre radius of 84 major cities and towns in the state the convenience of having parcels delivered directly to their doorstep. Gandi Satyanarayana, the deputy DTCM, told Deccan Chronicle that the service is available in 84 cities across Andhra Pradesh, including …

Vigil by Transport Department checks drastic surge-pricing during festivals by omni bus operators in Coimbatore
1 year, 5 months ago

Vigil by Transport Department checks drastic surge-pricing during festivals by omni bus operators in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The vigil maintained by the Transport Department authorities during the ‘puja’ holidays could, to a significant extent, ensure a deterrent effect on surge pricing of fares by omni bus operators in Coimbatore region. Last year, there were instances of omni bus operators charging as much as ₹4,000 as one-way fare to Chennai from Coimbatore against the usual fare hovering around …

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Buoyed by the success of ‘Shakti’ scheme to allow free travel for women in State run buses which came into effect from June this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials concerned to initiate steps to procure as many as 5675 new buses to be pressed into service to cater to the growing demand of passengers. A couple …

Andhra Pradesh to procure 1,000 e-buses from centre
1 year, 7 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 …

APSRTC plying 3800 special buses with ordinary fare for Maha Shivaratri
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 1 month 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
2 years, 2 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, 2 months 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 …

Karnataka: Bengaluru-Hubballi bus fares beat airfares; priced at ₹5,000
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru-Hubballi bus fares beat airfares; priced at ₹5,000

Live Mint  

Ahead of Diwali, bus fares have spiked up astronomically, giving tough competition to flight fares in Bengaluru. Bus fares from Karnataka's capital to Hubballi were charged around ₹5,000 per passenger, according to a report by Hindustan Times, Livemint's sister publication. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} A Twitter page called Hubballi-Dharwad Infra shared screenshots comparing bus and flight fares from Bengaluru to Hubballi. "Bus …

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