TPN Correspondent Andhra Pradesh, Jan 18:The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has achieved a record revenue during the Sankranti festival period, thanks to a surge in passenger demand. To accommodate travelers heading to their hometowns for the celebrations, APSRTC operated nearly 3,400 special services between January 8 and January 13. Additionally, around 3,800 services have been scheduled from January 16 to January 20 to facilitate the return journeys.
APSRTC Managing Director confirmed that no extra charges were applied to passengers using special buses, and those who booked round-trip tickets in advance enjoyed a 10% discount. This initiative helped the corporation efficiently manage the transportation of a record number of passengers. As of now, approximately 400,000 passengers have used APSRTC services, generating revenue of about ₹12 crore.
With a revenue target of ₹12.5 crore for the festival season, APSRTC is on track to meet its goal. Last year, the corporation earned ₹12 crore by transporting around 430,000 passengers during the same period. With the return journeys still in progress, APSRTC anticipates additional earnings as the festival concludes.
