On Thursday, Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ram Prasad Reddy, alongside MLAs Badedi Radha Krishnaiah, Ch Prabhakar, and S Roshan Kumar, inaugurated 26 new APSRTC buses at the Eluru bus station. This addition is part of a larger fleet expansion that includes the purchase of 1,400 new buses.
Key Highlights of the Fleet Expansion
- Types of Buses Introduced: The newly flagged buses include star liners, super luxury, and ultra-deluxe models.
- Enhanced Services: The APSRTC aims to improve amenities and services for passengers, reflecting the state government’s commitment to strengthening public transport.
Minister’s Address and Government Commitments
- Strengthening APSRTC: The Minister emphasized that the state government is focused on enhancing the APSRTC fleet and improving passenger services.
- Criticism of Previous Administration: Reddy criticized the previous YSRCP government for not purchasing any new buses during its five-year tenure.
- Upcoming Initiatives: The government is set to reopen Anna canteens on August 15 and continues to provide pensions to 65 lakh beneficiaries monthly.
- Employee Welfare: Reddy assured that RTC workers’ grievances will be addressed, highlighting the administration’s employee-friendly stance.
Event Attendance
- Officials Present: The inauguration was attended by State Public Transport Department Executive Director Gopinath Reddy, Deputy Transport Commissioner S. Santa Kumari, and other APSRTC officials from various districts.
This major fleet expansion reflects APSRTC’s ongoing efforts to enhance public transportation and improve passenger experience across the state.
