Overview

• The allocation covers Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu, luxury and city service buses from APSRTC’s 11,000-plus fleet.
• Officials plan to add around 1,400 air-conditioned electric buses and complete depot charging stations to ensure environmental and financial sustainability.
• Girl students have petitioned for dedicated morning and evening inter-district services on routes linking educational centers in the former East and West Godavari districts.
• APSRTC is upgrading depots and refitting bus stations with fresh paint, seating, fans and water supply to improve commuter experience.
• The transport ministry is designing a welfare package to offset potential income losses for auto-rickshaw drivers when the scheme launches.