Low occupancy forces private bus operators to slam the brakes
The Hindu
APSRTC reduces frequency of services on many routes as COVID wreaks havoc
The second wave of coronavirus pandemic has hit the operations of private travel operators in the State as many of them have cancelled services due to poor occupancy. According to sources, nearly 1,000 private buses are plying from Andhra Pradesh to the neighbouring States. Nearly 20 operators are running non-AC, air-conditioned, sleeper and semi-sleeper buses.More Related News
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