RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister

Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has said that the APSRTC bus stand at Kuppam will be developed on par with the bus depots of the highest standard in the country.

Mr. Ramprasad Reddy, along with the senior officials of APSRTC Nellore Zone and depots in Chittoor district, launched five new buses at the Kuppam depot on June 26 (Wednesday).

After inspecting the bus stand, depot, and garage, the Minister told the media that the primary objective of the APSRTC was to ensure comfortable travel for the public.

“Efforts are being made to keep the buses in good condition, prioritising the safety of the passengers and the workers as well,” said Mr. Reddy.

The Minister expressed optimism about improving the financial status of the APSRTC, which incurred losses in the past. “The APSRTC was weakened deliberately during the tenure of the previous YSRCP government,” he said.

He spoke about the plans to conduct surveys for introducing new bus services from Kuppam to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana.

“Before the elections, the NDA partners promised free bus travel for women. A committee has been formed to ensure the implementation of the policy,” the Minister said, adding that efforts would be made to address the issues of the APSRTC employees.