APSRTC’s first special bus to Sabarimala flagged off

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The archetypal peculiar autobus from Visakhapatnam to Sabarimala this twelvemonth was flagged disconnected by APSRTC District Public Transport Officer (DPTO) B. Appala Naidu astatine Visakhapatnam Depot, connected Saturday.

Speaking connected the occasion, Mr. Appala Naidu said that Ayyappa devotees, who person taken ‘deeksha’, person already booked six buses truthful far. Some different devotees were making inquiries connected the peculiar services. The summons fares volition beryllium determined by APSRTC, based connected the routes chosen by the devotees.

He said that peculiar buses were besides being operated to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and different destinations based connected the demand. The ‘Kshetra Darshini’ peculiar bundle for devotees visiting ‘Pancharama Kshetras’ during the ‘Kartika Masam’ evoked bully response. Special buses were being operated to Lord Vishnu temples during the ongoing ‘Dhanur Masam’.

The DPTO said that predominant inspections were being conducted connected long-distance AC buses to guarantee the information of passengers. Refresher grooming was besides being fixed to RTC drivers connected however to attraction for passengers successful exigency situations.

Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer Gangadhar, Works Manager Aruna Kumari, Depot Manager Mani Madhuri and Assistant Engineer Ramakrishna besides participated successful the event.

Published - November 22, 2025 06:59 p.m. IST

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