Andhra Pradesh RTC unions’ JAC opposes private e-buses, lease of depot land; protests on June 23-24
APSRTC employee unions in Andhra Pradesh are protesting government plans to privatize electric bus operations and lease out depot lands. The unions are demanding direct state investment and increased recruitment.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the tension between public sector labor unions and government efforts to privatize state-run transportation infrastructure.
Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Employees’ Unions JAC on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) opposed the Andhra Pradesh government’s plan to run electric buses through private operators and to lease RTC lands to private entities.
The article provides a balanced account of the union's grievances and the context of the government's proposed changes.
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