Unlock 1.0: Andhra Pradesh emerges as No 1 state in country for intra-state bus operations

In a significant achievement, Andhra Presh has emerged as number one state for bus operations in country during Unlock 1.0 anunced by Centre. According to data compiled by online travel booking app and portal Abhibus.com, state-owned Andhra Presh State Ro Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has achieved 70 per cent booking volume (ticket sales) compared to pre-Covid time period. Andhra Presh was one of first states to allow intra-state bus operations in country immediately after lockdown restrictions were relaxed in country.

During Unlock 1.0, APSRTC has been operating a whopping 6,090 bus services per day, connecting 137 cities and towns. state has also seen highest number of private bus services (1,445) operating in state wherein 48 private operators are offering intra-state commute facilities. Vijayawa has been operating highest number of bus services (596), followed by Visakhapatnam (383) and Nellore (226), all of which are run by APSRTC.

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Similarly, Uttar Presh, largest state in terms of population in country, has also seen a good traction of bus travel to and fro from state capital Luckw to Delhi. Overall, UPSRTC has been operating 1,218 bus services carrying about 10,000 passengers every day connecting 45 cities including Delhi.

portal Abhibus compiled data for 25 states to understand metrics and needs of passengers during post lockdown environment. se are some of interesting facts from data for all states.

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Andhra Presh

APSRTC is operating 6,090 daily services connecting about 137 cities and towns within state. APSTRC has been receiving good booking volumes at 70 per cent rate compared to usual daily bookings (pre-covid), despite seat blocking obligation in force.

Uttar Presh

UPSRTC has been operating 1,218 bus services by connecting 45 cities in UP including
Luckw, ida, and Delhi. Luckw has 267 bus services, Delhi 94, Gorakhpur 94, Bareilly 94, Allahab 93, and Agra 81. In dition, 30 private bus operators have resumed ir services by offering 183 services daily in UP.

Telangana

TSRTC is operating 1,110 services everyday by connecting 52 cities and towns within Telangana including Hyderab. Hyderab has highest number of bus services per day at 464 followed by Karimnagar at 122 and Warangal at 70. ditionally, re are about 19 private bus operators who offer 93 daily services in state.

Karnataka

In Karnataka, re are 72 private bus operators who are running a total of 258 buses in Karnataka including Bengaluru.

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