Senior IPS Officer N. Balasubrahmanyam Takes Helm of APSRTC as Vice‑Chairman and MD

What Happened

N. Balasubrahmanyam, a senior IPS officer, formally assumed charge as Vice‑Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Friday in Vijayawada. Executive Director (Administration) K. S. Brahmananda Reddy and other senior officials welcomed him at the RTC House.

Priorities and Plans

Balasubrahmanyam said the top priority will be passenger safety, punctuality, cleanliness and overall service improvement. He stressed the need to strengthen public transport and raise the quality of services for commuters. He also urged the introduction of eco‑friendly electric buses, citing better operational efficiency and financial stability as key benefits. The officer called on officials and employees to work with dedication, discipline and teamwork to bolster APSRTC.

Attendees

Present at the ceremony were APSRTC Executive Directors A. Appala Raju (Operations) and G. V. Ravi Varma (Engineering), Chief Personnel Manager V. V. Sreedhar, senior officers, supervisors and representatives of various staff associations.

Context

APSRTC is the state‑run bus operator for Andhra Pradesh, responsible for connecting urban and rural areas across the state. The push for electric buses aligns with broader government goals to cut emissions and modernise public transport fleets.