RTC plans AC airport bus services to Bhogapuram via NH-16, Beach Road
Authorities are preparing for the inauguration of the Bhogapuram International Airport by enhancing transport services from Visakhapatnam. A joint team has identified two main routes for airport bus services, one along NH-16 and another via Beach Road. The initial plan includes operating 20 air-conditioned buses to facilitate passenger travel to the new airport.
- ▪The Bhogapuram International Airport is set to be inaugurated soon, with preparations for transport services underway.
- ▪Two main routes for airport bus services have been identified: one along NH-16 and another via Beach Road.
- ▪Initially, 20 air-conditioned buses will be operated to connect Visakhapatnam city with the new airport.
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With the inauguration of the proposed Bhogapuram International Airport likely to take place within a month, authorities have intensified efforts to ensure seamless connectivity and basic transport services for air passengers travelling from Visakhapatnam city to the upcoming airport.A joint team of officials from the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) on Friday conducted a detailed route inspection to identify suitable corridors for operating dedicated airport bus services to Bhogapuram.Officials inspected major junctions and transit points across the city where passengers are expected to take public transport services to reach the airport.
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