Visakhapatnam: Road Transport Corporation adds 1,500 buses to handle Sankranthi rush

Описание: With the Sankranthi festival rush gathering momentum, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has deployed around 1,500 additional buses from Visakhapatnam to manage the surge in passenger traffic. Special security and safety arrangements have been put in place at bus stations, with round-the-clock deployment of security staff, officers, supervisors and supporting personnel. APSRTC officials said all buses are being operated with strict safety measures and regular maintenance. Special provisions have also been made to facilitate free travel for women passengers under the Stree Shakti scheme. The additional services were introduced on Monday and will continue even after Mukkanuma, the final day of Sankranthi celebrations, to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for passengers.

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