Focus on cost of operation and occupancy ratio, MD tells officials A.P. State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director R.P. Thakur on Thursday directed the officials to rework on the schedules of bus operations based on the dwindling number of people opting for public transport in view of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Thakur reviewed the issues arising out of the spurt in positive cases, and directed the officials to alter the operation schedules with focus on key issues such as cost of operation and occupancy ratio. In case of cancellation of a bus service, or merger of two routes, the customers should be informed about the change through phone calls, Mr. Thakur said.