Archive · 7 Jan 2026
APSRTC Prepares for Sankranti Travel Rush
The APSRTC is adding 8,432 special buses to help people travel during the Sankranti festival.
These buses will go to many places, including villages and big cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
The buses will run before and after the festival to help everyone get to where they need to go.
The fares will stay the same, so people won't have to pay extra money.
Also, a part of the Vijayawada West Bypass will open to help with traffic during the busy festival time.
This will make it easier for cars and bikes to travel without getting stuck in traffic.
The bypass will help people coming from Guntur to go to Eluru without going through Vijayawada city.
This is to make sure everyone can travel safely and easily during the festival.
APSRTC is operating 8,432 special buses for Sankranti festival, with 71% for intra-state operations.
2,432 buses will cater to inter-state travel to key destinations like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
3,857 special services are scheduled for the pre-festival phase, with 3,500 buses operating within Andhra Pradesh.
4,575 special buses are planned for post-festival return traffic, including 2,500 intra-state services.
Vijayawada West Bypass will partially open for one-way traffic from Sankranti to ease congestion.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and Vijayawada authorities
- What
- Announced 8,432 special buses and partial operation of Vijayawada West Bypass for Sankranti
- When
- During the Sankranti festival season, starting January 7–19
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with services to Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other key destinations
- Why
- To meet the seasonal surge in passenger demand and ensure smooth travel for migrants, students, and families, and to reduce traffic congestion in Vijayawada
- Number of Special Buses
- 8,432
- Percentage for Intra-State Operations
- 71%
- Buses for Hyderabad
- 2,040
- Buses for Bengaluru
- 302
- Buses for Chennai
- 90
- Pre-Festival Special Services
- 3,857
- Post-Festival Special Services
- 4,575
- Fare Policy
- Regular fares, no extra charges
- Vijayawada West Bypass Operational
- Partial operation from Sankranti
- Bypass Stretch
- 17.88 km from Kaza to Gollapudi
- Traffic Diversion
- Vehicles from Guntur to Eluru via Gollapudi
Sources
APSRTC Announces 8,432 Special Buses for Sankranti; No Extra Fares
Vijayawada West Bypass to become operational from Sankranti
APSRTC to run 8,432 special buses for Sankranti rush
TGSRTC to Operate Over 6,400 Special Buses for Sankranthi Rush
