The APSRTC has announced 5,261 special bus services to accommodate passengers travelling during the Dasara festival season.The additional operations are intended to reduce overcrowding as families travel to their hometowns and return after the celebrations.APSRTC will operate 3,207 special services from October 16 to 19, ahead of Vijayadashami on October 20.Another 2,054 services are planned from October 20 to 25 to manage the return journey rush.

The corporation will connect destinations across Andhra Pradesh with major urban centres, including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bengaluru and Chennai.Hyderabad accounts for 1,186 planned services, while 1,053 are allocated to Vijayawada and 1,360 to other destinations.The plan also includes 475 services for Bengaluru, 440 for Visakhapatnam, 347 for Rajamahendravaram, 247 for Tirupati and 153 for Chennai.APSRTC has stated that regular fares will apply to these special buses, meaning passengers will not face an additional festival surcharge on these services.

APSRTC Introduces Additional Buses For Dasara Rush

APSRTC has announced regular ticket fares for its Dasara special buses, providing relief to families booking multiple tickets during the festive season. The corporation will operate additional services for both onward and return journeys to manage increased passenger demand. Meanwhile, APSRTC’s Kakinada region has arranged special buses connecting Kakinada, Yeleswaram and Tuni with Hyderabad and Vijayawada from October 9 to 21. Advance reservations are available, helping passengers plan their festival travel conveniently.

Travellers should check official APSRTC booking channels for available seats, departure points, timings and route details before making arrangements.Passengers are also advised to verify their travel dates carefully because the special operations are scheduled in separate phases.The festival transport plan is expected to provide more options for commuters travelling between Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.