For representational purpose only.
| Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri
The Visakhapatnam region of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has earned a revenue of ₹2.65 crore through the operation of 1,562 special buses from Visakhapatnam to various destinations in the State and to Hyderabad in Telangana State for the Sankranti festival.
Sankranti specials were operated from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Narasapur, Bhimavaram, Rajamahendravaram, Ichchapuram, Srikakulam, Sompeta, Parvathipuram, Bobbili and Vizianagaram from January 8 for the festival.
A total of 3,84,461 km were covered by the 908 buses operated before the festival, earning an income of ₹1,45,77,757 at ₹37.92 earning per km and Occupancy Ratio (OR) of 77%, Regional Manager M.Y. Danam said on Thursday.
APSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director R.P. Thakur assuming office at his chambers in Vijayawada.
Senior IPS officer R.P. Thakur took over as Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Monday.
Mr. Thakur served as Director-General of Police, Head of the Police Force, Director-General Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and as Commissioner, Printing and Stationery. He was the recipient of Indian Police Medal in 2003, Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak in 2004, and President Police Medal for his distinguished service in 2011. He also received Police Medal for Gallantry.
Speaking on the occasion, he said: “APSRTC with largest fleet is operating 12,000 buses in 45 lakh km per day and is transporting 64 lakh passengers daily.” He thanked Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for giving opportunity to serve the organisation.
TSRTC operating over 3,000 buses to State for Sankranti
Updated:
Updated:
Telangana officials deputed to monitor the services, says official
Share Article
Telangana officials deputed to monitor the services, says official
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is operating more than 3,000 buses to various destinations in Andhra Pradesh for the convenience of passengers visiting their native places. The special services, which began January 10 will continue up to January 18, to clear the festival rush.
“For the first time, TSRTC is operating such a huge number of buses for Sankranti, as part of the agreement reached with the APSRTC to operate our services to different destinations in Andhra Pradesh. The occupancy ratio is good,” a TSRTC official said.
APSRTC To Home Deliver Courier, Cargo Jan 02, 2021, 11:22 IST
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is planning to deliver the couriers. Currently, the corporation is offering logistic services, especially for delivery of couriers and parcels through the DGT buses, and with each passing day, the demand has been increasing.
Earlier, APSRTC have conducted meetings with the Postal Department and various other courier companies and discussed the problems being faced in door delivery.
The postal department of Vijayawada gave a green signal for a trial delivery in the district. The Postal Department is going to charge Rs.10 per cover whereas RTC will discuss decreasing the price rate. These services will be launched soon to other districts as well, officials said.
Bays come up at bus stops near Madhavaram terminus
Updated:
Updated:
The move is aimed at preventing traffic congestion around the area
Share Article
The move is aimed at preventing traffic congestion around the area
A bus bay has been created at a bus stop on both sides of Grand Northern Trunk Road. These two bus stops are found near the newly-opened Madhavaram Mofussil Bus Terminus (MMBT).
The permanent barricades installed by the State Highways are made of steel and would get bus drivers to stop only within the dedicated space.
Traffic congestion near the bus stops is the main reason for installing these barricades. Apparently, the traffic police raised the issue of traffic congestion and accidents, especially at night, due to buses stopping in the middle of the carriageway and hindering the free movement of other vehicles around the Madhavaram roundtana.