RTC deploys 425 buses to Tirumala for Garuda Seva amid passenger surge
The APSRTC has deployed 425 buses to manage the surge of devotees traveling to Tirumala for the Garuda Seva event. Officials expect over 200,000 passengers on the day of the procession, prompting a significant increase in transport frequency.
Why it matters
Efficient public transport management is essential for handling large-scale religious tourism and ensuring crowd control.
RTC deploys 425 buses to Tirumala for Garuda Seva amid passenger surge left APSRTC Zonal Executive Director, Kadapa, R.R.K. Kishore and District Public Transport Officer, Tirupati, K. Srinivasa Rao holding a review meeting in Tirupati on Thursday. K.V. Poornachandra Kumar K.V. Poornachandra Kumar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/h52uyz/article71588820.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-15%20at%2017.30.19.jpeg BY ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, 15/10/2026: APSRTC Zonal Executive Director (Kadapa) RRK Kishore and District Public Transport Officer (Tirupati) K. Srinivasa Rao holding a review meeting in Tirupati on Thursday, ahead of the Garuda Seva as part of the Tirumala Navaratri Brahmotsavam.
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