Archive · 25 Jul 2026
AP Launches 20 E-Buses for Vizag Airport
The transport minister of Andhra Pradesh launched 20 new electric buses that will take people from Visakhapatnam to the new Bhogapuram International Airport.
These buses are eco-friendly and will make travel safer and more comfortable.
The minister also talked about how the current government is improving public transport and taking care of the bus drivers' welfare.
He awarded some drivers for their safe driving records and asked everyone to focus on road safety.
He also said that the previous government did not buy any new buses, but the current government is making big improvements.
AP transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy launched 20 PM e-buses connecting Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram International Airport.
The buses aim to provide safe, comfortable, and pollution-free travel, modernizing public transport.
The minister emphasized the government's commitment to employee welfare and road safety.
He awarded 17 drivers for their accident-free records and called for a 'zero accidents' goal.
The minister criticized the previous government for not procuring any new buses and claimed the coalition government is reviving APSRTC.
- Who
- AP transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
- What
- Launched 20 PM e-buses connecting Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram International Airport
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To modernize public transport with eco-friendly mobility solutions and strengthen the state's public transport network
Coalition Government's Achievements
Opposition's Criticism
Procurement of New Buses
Coalition Government's Achievements
The coalition government has procured 20 new e-buses, modernizing public transport.
Opposition's Criticism
The previous government did not procure any new buses during its tenure.
- Number of Buses Launched
- 20
- Route
- Visakhapatnam to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
- Minister
- Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
- Initiative
- PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme
- Employee Welfare
- Night-out allowances cleared for APSRTC employees
- Safety Recognition
- 17 drivers awarded for accident-free records
- Total Allotted Buses
- 1,050
- Buses Allocated to Visakhapatnam
- 100
