Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag
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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inaugurated four new buses at the Visakhapatnam Depot on Sunday as part of his North Andhra tour. The new fleet includes one super luxury bus and three express buses, which will operate on routes connecting Visakhapatnam to Paderu, Vizianagaram, and Amalapuram. During the inauguration, the minister announced plans to expand the state's bus fleet, including an allocation of approximately 2,000 electric buses to Andhra Pradesh. “We will continue to prioritise their well-being and address their concerns promptly.” Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao shared that a special committee has been set up to implement free bus services for women passengers, ensuring that this initiative does not impact the financial stability of the Road Transport Corporation.

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Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam
19 hours, 11 minutes 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
1 day, 17 hours 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 needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister
4 months, 1 week 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
4 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. …

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP
5 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 Bus Travel for Women Soon: Transport Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Free Bus Travel for Women Soon: Transport Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Transport and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the eagerly awaited free bus travel scheme for women in Andhra Pradesh will be launched in Visakhapatnam, before being extended to other parts of the state. Ramprasad Reddy criticised the previous government for inadequately integrating the AP State Road Transport Corporation into the state government framework. On sports, the minister …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to add around 1,400 new electric buses to its fleet, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday. CM Siddaramaiah said the 1,400 new buses will be added to the BMTC's fleet by April next year. CM Siddaramaiah spoke to reporters about the matter and said …

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM
11 months, 3 weeks ago

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that 1,400 new electric buses will be added to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April next year. "So far, Karnataka women have undertaken 120 crore rides in state transport buses for free since the launch of the Shakti scheme. The new electric buses have been added to promote public transport services …

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

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand
1 year, 2 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 …

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares
1 year, 11 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 …

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 …

Kishan’s tactics pay-off: TSRTC to release 500 buses for Hyd Liberation Day fete
2 years, 3 months ago

Kishan’s tactics pay-off: TSRTC to release 500 buses for Hyd Liberation Day fete

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The persuasive tactics of Union tourism minister G. Kishan Reddy and his veiled threat seem to have worked as TSRTC officials on Tuesday agreed to provide 500 buses for the Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations on September 17. This comes as a significant change as earlier the corporation had refused to oblige when the minister had sought buses for the …

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