Overview
- APSRTC said the January 19 takings were the highest in its history, disclosed in a January 20 statement reported by The Hindu and PTI.
- The corporation reported 5.06 million passengers to The Hindu, while a PTI/News18 version cited over 5.6 million, indicating minor differences in the figures shared.
- Officials said operating additional buses at regular fares helped riders save on travel costs and drew travelers away from private options.
- Management pointed to advance bus deployment, adequate infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and dynamic allocation of services to meet demand.
- Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao congratulated staff across operations and thanked passengers for their support.