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No communal angle behind attack on APSRTC conductor, say police
1 week, 1 day ago

No communal angle behind attack on APSRTC conductor, say police

The Hindu  

Annamayya district police said that there is no communal angle behind the attack on a Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus conductor by a group of people in Nandalur on the night of March 16. According to Rajampeta Rural Circle Inspector Kulayappa, two women, one man and a boy belonging to a Muslim community boarded the APSRTC bus at …

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APSRTC bags national-level excellence awards in four categories
2 weeks, 6 days ago

APSRTC bags national-level excellence awards in four categories

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has won the National Bus Transport Excellence Awards in four categories for the year 2023-24. The awards are presented annually by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings, a Central government public sector organisation. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, Executive Director G. Vijayaratnam and Deputy Chief Engineer Y. Srinivasa Rao received the award from former …

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APSRTC staff union threatens State-wide protests on pending promotions issue
1 month ago

APSRTC staff union threatens State-wide protests on pending promotions issue

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department Employees Union have threatened to launch State-wide protests in March if the government fails to take up pending promotions of the employees immediately after the elections to the Legislative Council. They said even though Mr. Tirumala Rao had sent a recommendation to the government on the issue of promotions, the delay continued, …

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APSRTC to run special buses for Mahashivaratri tomorrow
1 month ago

APSRTC to run special buses for Mahashivaratri tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC will run approximately 130 special bus services to various Saiva Kshetrams in NTR district on Wednesday, February 26. Danam said 23 special bus services will run between Jaggayyapeta and Muktyla, and 15 will operate between Tiruvuru and Neeladri. The officer advised pilgrims travelling to Srisailam to reserve their seats on these special bus services online. “APSRTC is prepared …

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3 Women Killed, 8 Injured as APSRTC Bus Collides with Auto in Guntur
1 month, 1 week ago

3 Women Killed, 8 Injured as APSRTC Bus Collides with Auto in Guntur

Deccan Chronicle  

Three women were killed and eight others were injured after an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus collided with an autorickshaw in Guntur district, police said on Monday. According to officials, the accident occurred when an RTC bus collided with an autorickshaw carrying labourers to work in a chilli field in Neerukonda village. Five others, including the auto driver, …

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Road Safety Month celebrations by APSRTC conclude
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Road Safety Month celebrations by APSRTC conclude

The Hindu  

The Road Safety Month celebrations organised by APSRTC concluded at Maddilapalem RTC Depot on Friday. The Police Commissioner appreciated the reduction in accident rate in APSRTC this year compared to last year, and called upon drivers to not only be fit, but also understand the behaviour of other road users to prevent accidents. Deputy Transport Commissioner RC Srinivasa Rao, who …

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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 …

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Employees’ Union urges APSRTC to address delay in promotions of staff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Employees’ Union urges APSRTC to address delay in promotions of staff

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Employees’ Union leaders have urged the corporation’s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao to immediately withdraw the notification allowing the retired RTC clerical staff to be reappointed on an outsourcing basis to fill the vacant posts across all depots and units in the State. Narasayya said despite a large number of vacancies, …

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APSRTC warns bus crew against using pirated material onboard the vehicle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

APSRTC warns bus crew against using pirated material onboard the vehicle

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has directed the Executive Directors and District Public Transport Officers against allowing use of pirated version of movies in the State-run buses. In a circular issued on Wednesday, corporation’s Executive Director A. Appala Raju said it had come to their notice that a pirated version of the latest movie ‘Thandel’ was played by …

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SC Orders APSRTC to Pay ₹9 Crore to Family of Woman Killed in Accident
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC Orders APSRTC to Pay ₹9 Crore to Family of Woman Killed in Accident

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court has ordered the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation to pay Rs 9,64,52,220 in compensation to the family of a woman killed in a road accident in 2009. Her husband filed a claim for compensation of Rs 9 crore with the Secunderabad Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, citing his wife's high earning potential. However, the APSRTC challenged …

17-member Andhra Pradesh RTC Board of Directors constituted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

17-member Andhra Pradesh RTC Board of Directors constituted

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Wednesday constituted a board of directors to manage the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation for a tenure of two years. The new board includes 17 members, comprising six non-officials and 11 officials. Other board directors include Donnu Dora, Reddy Appalanaidu, Suresh Reddy, and Nagaraju Poola. Additionally, key officials from various departments have been included …

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Ratha Sapthami: APSRTC to run additional trips to Tirumala
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ratha Sapthami: APSRTC to run additional trips to Tirumala

The Hindu  

APSRTC has announced special buses from Tirupati to Tirumala for the ‘Ratha Sapthami’, to be organised on February 4. The RTC, which runs 1,500–1,600 trips on regular days, has announced 2,100 trips on this special day, planning to transport one lakh passengers. District Public Transport Officer G. Narasimhulu has directed the depot managers to keep additional bus conductors and dispatchers …

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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 …

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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 …

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APSRTC Bus Collides on Tirumala Second Ghat Road, Traffic Disrupted
2 months, 2 weeks ago

APSRTC Bus Collides on Tirumala Second Ghat Road, Traffic Disrupted

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Several passengers were injured as an APSRTC bus was involved in an accident on the second ghat road of Tirumala on Monday. TTD deployed a crane to remove the bus from the road, restoring traffic after some time. Notably, heavy fog enveloped Tirumala, making road visibility extremely poor. TTD issued a caution to all drivers, urging them to be …

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Sankranti rush chokes Vijayawada, roads blocked with traffic
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sankranti rush chokes Vijayawada, roads blocked with traffic

The Hindu  

The bustling Pandit Nehru Bus Station is witnessing heavy crowds ahead of Sankranti. Cashing in on the public mood, private bus operators are making a killing by increasing fares by over 100%. Deputy Transport Commissioner A. Mohan, meanwhile, warned private bus operators against charging excessive fares from passengers and said errant operators would be booked and their vehicles seized. In …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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APSRTC Conductor's Termination Upheld; Leniency Towards Misappropriation Contrary To Public Interest: AP HC
2 months, 4 weeks ago

APSRTC Conductor's Termination Upheld; Leniency Towards Misappropriation Contrary To Public Interest: AP HC

Live Law  

Andhra Pradesh High Court: A single judge bench of Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam upheld the dismissal of an APSRTC conductor. State Transport Corporation v. Suresh Chand Sharma, which held that leniency in cases of misappropriation or corruption regardless of the amount involved, is contrary to public interest. Further, the court emphasized that Krishna's act of collecting fares without issuing tickets …

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APSRTC Conductor's Termination Upheld; Leniency Towards Misappropriation Contrary To Public Interest: AP HC
2 months, 4 weeks ago

APSRTC Conductor's Termination Upheld; Leniency Towards Misappropriation Contrary To Public Interest: AP HC

Live Law  

Andhra Pradesh High Court: A single judge bench of Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam upheld the dismissal of an APSRTC conductor. State Transport Corporation v. Suresh Chand Sharma, which held that leniency in cases of misappropriation or corruption regardless of the amount involved, is contrary to public interest. Further, the court emphasized that Krishna's act of collecting fares without issuing tickets …

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APSRTC bags Skoch Award 2024 for Unified Ticketing System
3 months, 4 weeks ago

APSRTC bags Skoch Award 2024 for Unified Ticketing System

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has bagged the Skoch Award 2024 for its Unified Ticketing System project. The APSRTC’s Unified Ticketing system integrates ticketing, reservations, bus passes, and cargo services into a single platform, enhancing passenger convenience and operational efficiency. It has enhanced the passenger experience by offering a single portal for online bookings, in-bus ticketing, cargo services …

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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 …

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