Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation

What Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation does

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is a wholly state-owned public transport corporation established under the RTC Act, 1950 and headquartered at RTC House, Vijayawada, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It operates the largest passenger road transport fleet in the state with over 10,600 buses, running approximately 42 lakh vehicle-kilometres per day and carrying around 62 lakh daily passengers across all 26 districts. The service portfolio spans premium AC tiers (Amaravathi, Vennela AC Sleeper, Indra AC, Garuda Plus), long-distance services (Super Luxury, Ultra Deluxe, Express, Saptagiri Express), and city/rural feeders (City Ordinary, Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, Metro Express), with chartered and pilgrim services to sites such as Tirumala, Srisailam, and Kanipakam. Beyond passenger transport, APSRTC runs a logistics and courier business (apsrtclogistics.in) and a parcel/luggage delivery partnership with Ship Mantra launched April 2023, monetises advertising and commercial real estate across its stations, and has been expanding electric bus operations under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme targeting 1,050 sanctioned e-buses across 11 cities and 16 depots, with the goal of full fleet electrification by 2029.

Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales (~Rs 13 crore/day, of which ~85% is cash), government reimbursements for mandatory welfare schemes including Stree Shakti (free women's travel since August 2025) and Divyang Shakti (free PwD travel since March 2026), advertising and station leasing income, and logistics/courier tariffs; FY2025-26 department-level revenue was Rs 5,050.35 crore. Distribution is multi-channel — 111 computerized bus stations, ~2,051 Authorized Ticket Booking agents across multiple states, OPRS online booking (apsrtconline.in) up to 30 days in advance, Android and iOS mobile apps with live bus tracking (apsrtclivetrack.com), and B2C integrations with Abhibus, redBus, Paytm, and Goibibo. The corporation employs approximately 45,000 people and is governed under the administrative control of the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department. The IT stack centres on Oracle Apps EBS (R-12) ERP (CIS), OPRS, TIMs (15,847 deployed), PAAS for pass automation, and the in-development Unified Ticketing Solutions platform; capital projects include charging infrastructure with APSPDCL/APTRANSCO, diesel-to-electric retrofits with Kalyani Powertrain (Bharat Forge subsidiary), and PPP-led redevelopments of six major bus stations advised by KPMG.

APSRTC's customer base is overwhelmingly general public commuters (urban, semi-urban, rural) supplemented by pilgrims, students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, government employees (NGO passes), and freight/parcel customers; 45,000 employees plus their families are covered under the Employees' Health Scheme through ~1,900 hospitals. The corporation repaid Rs 1,240 crore of loans and interest between June 2024 and March 2026, signaling improving financial discipline alongside the subsidy-driven ridership growth from welfare schemes.

Name

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation

Legal name

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation

Website

https://apsrtc.ap.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the state-owned public transport corporation of Andhra Pradesh, India, operating over 10,600 buses across all 26 districts to carry 62 lakh daily passengers through city, intercity, rural, pilgrim, and welfare-scheme services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Road Passenger Transport

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (4852)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Suburban/Regional Commuter Bus Operators (TLAFAGAC)

Keywords

• State road transport
• Public bus services
• Passenger transport services
• Intercity bus services
• Rural bus connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Revenue: APSRTC operates 42 lakh kms daily with 12,000 buses transporting 62 lakh passengers daily. Approximately 85% of ticket revenue is realized through cash transactions. Revenue is generated from various bus categories: Amaravathi AC, Vennela AC Sleeper, Indra AC, Super Luxury, Ultra Deluxe, Express, Saptagiri Express, Metro Express, City Ordinary, Pallevelugu, and Mini Bus services. Ticket revenue is approximately Rs 13 crore per day.
2. Logistics and Courier Services: APSRTC generates revenue through parcel, courier, perishable vegetable transport, and door-to-door delivery services. The corporation operates dedicated logistics infrastructure including booking counters across AP, lease of dickey space for cargo, and DGT rates for bulk cargo. Ship Mantra partnership launched parcel/luggage delivery service in April 2023 leveraging the bus network.
3. Advertising and Commercial Space Leasing: Revenue generated from display advertisements in covered bus station premises, construction of unipoles, erection of hoardings, reverse of TIM tickets, electronic small screens, digital big screens, and cell tower erections. Additionally, revenue from leasing stalls, shops, and depot lands under BOT and DOT arrangements.
4. Subsidized Government Schemes: Transport department achieved ₹5,050.35 crore in revenue in 2025-26. Government bears cost of free travel schemes (Stree Shakti for women, Divyang Shakti for PwDs) providing social welfare outcomes while generating ridership volume. Government reimburses approximately Rs 160 crore monthly to APSRTC against a claimed Rs 300 crore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the state-owned public road transport operator of Andhra Pradesh. It runs more than 12,000 buses over about 42 lakh kilometres per day carrying roughly 62 lakh passengers across city, suburban, intercity, rural, and pilgrimage routes. The corporation sells digital and physical bus tickets through 111 computerized reservation counters, an ATB agent network, its own website and mobile apps, and partner B2C portals. It also offers bus passes through PAAS, GPS-based live tracking, parcel and courier logistics services, welfare-based free travel schemes for women and persons with disabilities, and electric bus operations under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

Product overview

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates as a unified public transport ecosystem comprising multiple service tiers and digital platforms. The service portfolio includes premium AC coaches (Amaravathi, Vennela, Indra) down to economical city and rural services (City Ordinary, Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu), supported by core digital infrastructure: OPRS for online reservation at 111 bus stations with B2C portal integration (Abhibus, Redbus, Paytm, Goibibo), VTPIS for GPS-based real-time vehicle tracking, TIMs for electronic ticketing, and PAAS for bus pass automation. The corporation also provides welfare schemes including Stree Shakti (free travel for women) and Divyang Shakti (free travel for disabled), operates logistics/courier services, and is transitioning to electric bus operations under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stree Shakti: Flagship welfare initiative of Government of Andhra Pradesh providing free bus travel for women, girls and transgender citizens
• Divyang Shakti
• Pallevelugu
• Indra
• Vennela
• Amaravathi
• Saptagiri Express

Products and services

• City Ordinary Bus Service Standard city bus service operating within city limits of Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur and other urban centres in Andhra Pradesh with economical fares (Rs 1-5 for 0-25 km) and monthly season tickets at Rs 340. Targeted at daily urban commuters and eligible for Stree Shakti free travel.
• Pallevelugu Rural Bus Service Rural connectivity bus service providing transportation to villages and mofussil (semi-urban) areas across Andhra Pradesh, with distance-based fares from Rs 1 to Rs 12 for 0-200+ km. Eligible for free travel under Stree Shakti scheme.
• Ultra Pallevelugu Bus Service Enhanced rural bus service offering improved comfort for longer distance rural routes across Andhra Pradesh. Eligible for Stree Shakti free travel scheme.
• Express Bus Service Standard intercity bus service connecting destinations across Andhra Pradesh with regular stops, distance-based fares from Rs 2 to Rs 24 for 0-500+ km. Eligible for free travel under Stree Shakti scheme.
• Saptagiri Express Bus Service Named express bus service with comfortable seating for pilgrims and regular commuters on designated routes across Andhra Pradesh.
• Metro Express Bus Service Improved city connector service in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur featuring wider middle entrance, bigger tinted windows, enhanced interior aesthetics, and monthly pass at Rs 440. Eligible for free travel under Stree Shakti scheme.
• Ultra Deluxe Bus Service Enhanced comfort intercity bus service positioned one tier below Super Luxury, with improved seating and amenities for medium to long-distance routes.
• Super Luxury Bus Service Premium non-AC bus service offering superior comfort facilities compared to standard Express services for long-distance intercity travel.
• Indra AC Bus Service Comfortable low-fare AC bus service with 40 ergonomically designed reclining seats, individual reading lamps, adjustable AC louvers, cell phone chargers, and pneumatically operated passenger door for intercity travel.
• Amaravathi AC Coach Service Premium air-conditioned intercity bus service with 47 seats, air suspension, audio/video entertainment, mineral water, and attendant assistance for luggage. Typical night departures on routes spaced roughly 10 hours apart.
• Vennela AC Sleeper Service AC sleeper bus service with 24 two-tier berths and bed rolls (woollen blanket and bed sheets) offered as an alternative to trains for long-distance overnight journeys.
• Low Floor AC Bus Service Air-conditioned bus with low-floor design for easy boarding, particularly suited for elderly passengers and persons with disabilities across urban and intercity routes.
• Electric Bus Service (PM e-Bus Sewa) Electric bus operations under the central PM e-Bus Sewa scheme providing clean-mobility services across 11 cities (621 buses of 12-metre length and 129 of 9-metre length) covering Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Kurnool and others. Operated under Gross Cost Contract model with ₹24/km Union incentive. Targeted at fully electrifying APSRTC's 10,600+ fleet by 2029 under Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0.
• Bhogapuram Airport Electric Bus Link Dedicated electric AC bus service connecting Visakhapatnam city with the new Bhogapuram International Airport (approximately 60 km away). Fleet of 20 buses expandable to 50 based on demand, with three dedicated EV charging points at the airport terminal. Targeted at air travellers and airline staff.
• Chartered and Contract Bus Services Hire-bus and contract bus services offered to industries, educational institutions, public sector undertakings, and private factories for dedicated trips, with minimum chargeable distance of 80 km uniformly applied.
• Pilgrim Bus Services Package-tour and dedicated pilgrim bus services to major religious destinations including Tirumala, Srisailam, Kanipakam, Annavaram and other temples, with special tours bundled for devotees.
• Stree Shakti Free Travel Scheme Flagship welfare initiative of Government of Andhra Pradesh providing free bus travel for all women, girls and transgender citizens domiciled in AP on Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express and Express services. Has served 73.62 crore passengers since launch.
• Divyang Shakti Free Travel Scheme Free bus travel scheme for persons with disabilities with 40% or more disability, covering 21 disability categories (expanded from 4). Includes digital passes with QR codes issued through Mana Mitra WhatsApp platform and APSRTC app. Beneficiaries expanded from 2.05 lakh to 12.76 lakh with annual government cost of Rs 207 crore.
• APSRTC Logistics and Courier Services Door-to-door parcel and cargo delivery service utilising APSRTC's extensive bus transport network across Andhra Pradesh. Includes parcel tariff, courier tariff, perishable-vegetable tariff, dickey-space leasing, bulk cargo DGT rates, door delivery charges, and insurance options. Targeted at small merchants, individuals, and bulk cargo customers.
• Bus Mantra Luggage Delivery Partnership Parcel and luggage delivery service launched in partnership with Ship Mantra (Bus Mantra) in April 2023, leveraging APSRTC's pan-AP route network for cost-effective door-to-door shipping for individuals and e-commerce customers.
• OPRS Online Passenger Reservation Web-based ticket reservation system offering 30-day advance booking of APSRTC bus services across 111 bus stations, with features including waitlisting, paperless travel (SMS-based tickets), credit/debit card and net banking payment, e-wallet with 5% cashback, and B2C portal integration with Abhibus, redBus, Paytm, and Goibibo. Includes about 3,585 services and 2,051 ATB agents.
• PAAS Bus Pass Service Automated bus-pass service issuing student, NGO, general and physically handicapped passes across 135 centres and at online.apsrtcpass.in. Eliminates manual data entry and provides centralised pass management with download capability.
• APSRTC Live Track (Bus Tracking Service) GPS-based live bus tracking service capturing real-time location data from vehicles and transmitting it via GPRS to a Central Data Center. Passengers can view estimated arrival times through the website apsrtclivetrack.com and APSRTC Live Track mobile apps on Android and iOS.
• Digital PwD Bus Pass Electronic version of the PwD bus pass downloadable to mobile phones, carrying SADAREM ID, disability type and percentage, and a QR code for verification. Available via APSRTC mobile app or Mana Mitra WhatsApp; issuance fee Rs 100.

Quantifiable outcome

• Occupancy rate increased from 69% to 92% following Stree Shakti and Divyang Shakti scheme implementation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Private Limited (EKA Mobility)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 July 2026Pinnacle Mobility Solutions (operating as EKA Mobility), a Pune-based company, was awarded the contract to provide 20 electric AC buses for connecting Visakhapatnam city with Bhogapuram International Airport. APSRTC pays approximately Rs 65 per km under a centrally funded scheme. Initial deployment of 20 buses in June/July 2026, with fleet expected to scale up to 50 buses based on demand. CPI(M) cited reports of this company being allotted 12 locations under 11 depots for private electric bus operations.
• Kalyani Powertrain (Bharat Forge Subsidiary)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Kalyani Powertrain, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge, partnered with APSRTC to retrofit a diesel-powered Super Luxury AC coach into a fully electric AC coach. The retrofitted vehicle delivers 230+ km driving range on a single charge with a 240 kW fast-charging system capable of charging from 20% to full capacity in approximately 2 hours. Operational trials set to begin on APSRTC routes. Part of Bharat Forge's broader commercial vehicle electrification strategy.
• Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CESL is handling procurement of electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme for Andhra Pradesh. The central government has sanctioned 1,050 electric buses for 11 cities through 16 depots. CESL conducts common tenders under the Gross Cost Contract model with expected incentives of Rs 1,774 crore over 12 years. APSPDCL also coordinates on power infrastructure for charging stations.
• Ship MantraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023APSRTC partnered with Ship Mantra in April 2023 to launch a parcel and luggage delivery service leveraging the bus operator's existing transport network. This partnership enables cost-effective logistics services using APSRTC's extensive bus routes across the state.
• APSPDCL (Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited)coreTechnology or IntegrationAPSPDCL is establishing five electric vehicle charging stations in Nellore, Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Tirupati districts at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore to support APSRTC electric bus operations. APSPDCL Chairman Shivashankar Lotheti reviewed the project via video conference and directed completion by June 20, 2026. APEPDCL also involved in power infrastructure at Gajuwaka and Simhapuri electric bus depots.
• APTRANSCO / APGENCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationState power transmission and generation corporations coordinating with APSRTC for high-tension power connectivity and charging infrastructure development. Rs 79.9 crore in financial assistance sanctioned for high-tension power connectivity, charging stations, and depot-level power management facilities, with Rs 17.8 crore already released for works across five regions.
• KPMGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAPSRTC is working with KPMG as transaction consultant to structure the PPP framework for developing six major bus stations across Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada, Kurnool, Guntur, Kadapa, Tirupati, and Chittoor) with a total estimated investment of Rs 9.58 billion. KPMG is helping identify eligible private players for the 30-50 year concession arrangements.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Uber India: App-based ride-hailing platform competing for urban and airport-connection trips. Emerging alternative mobility mode whose continued growth in tier-1 AP cities (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada) directly pressures APSRTC's premium and last-mile demand.

Direct peers

• Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC): Gujarat's state-owned intercity and rural bus operator with similar online reservation and e-ticketing infrastructure. Direct peer on service portfolio and government ownership model.
• Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC): Delhi's state-owned urban bus operator running CNG and electric buses under cluster scheme. Comparable on fleet electrification, government ownership, and urban commuter focus.
• Abhibus: Online bus ticketing platform and operator that aggregates APSRTC and private operator inventory. A direct digital channel peer, also competing for ticketing and charter bookings.
• VRL Logistics: One of India's largest private intercity bus and parcel operators. Direct competitor to APSRTC in intercity coach services and a parallel operator in bus-based parcel/courier, the segment APSRTC is expanding into via Ship Mantra.
• Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC): Largest state road transport undertaking in India, operating a similar multi-tier bus network across Maharashtra. Direct functional and operational peer to APSRTC in fleet scale, service tiers, and government ownership structure.
• Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC): State-owned intercity and intrastate bus operator in Karnataka with a similar mix of premium (Airavat, Club Class) and ordinary services. Comparable on service portfolio, online reservation, and welfare concession schemes.
• Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC): Multi-unit state transport corporation serving Tamil Nadu with city, mofussil, and express services. Direct peer in scale, fare structure, and state-owned operating model.
• Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC): Kerala's state-owned bus operator with strong digital initiatives (Kerala RTC e-ticketing) and similar service tiering. Comparable in government ownership, online booking, and welfare concession operations.

Broad incumbents

• RedBus (MakeMyTrip): Largest online bus ticketing aggregator in India, distributing APSRTC and other SRTC inventory. Functions as both a channel partner and a broader platform incumbent shaping passenger expectations on digital ticketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apsrtc
• Facebookfacebook.com/apsrtc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apsrtc-reservation-counter

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