APSRTC to operate 5,261 special buses for Dasara rush

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has announced 5,261 special bus services to meet the anticipated passenger rush during the Dasara festival, connecting destinations across Andhra Pradesh with major cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. The special services will operate from October 16 to 25, with APSRTC deciding to collect regular fares without imposing any additional charges on passengers travelling on these buses.

According to the schedule, 3,207 services will operate between October 16 and 19 to facilitate travel ahead of the festival, while another 2,054 services will be deployed from October 20 to 25 to cater to passengers returning after the celebrations. Hyderabad will account for the largest share of the special services, with 1,186 buses operating to various destinations. APSRTC has allocated 1,053 services for Vijayawada, 475 for Bengaluru and 440 for Visakhapatnam. The arrangements also include 347 buses for Rajamahendravaram, 247 for Tirupati and 153 for Chennai.

District-wise, NTR district will operate the highest number of special services, with 804 buses planned to manage the additional demand. With large numbers of people expected to travel to their native places for the festival, APSRTC is focusing on connectivity between major urban centers and destinations across the State. The additional services are intended to ease congestion on regular routes and provide more travel options during the peak festive period.

Dasara celebrations are scheduled to begin on October 11, with Vijayadashami falling on October 20. Officials have advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance and make use of the additional services to avoid last-minute inconvenience. The decision to retain regular fares on special buses is expected to provide relief to passengers travelling during the festive rush.