Tirupati, Oct 13 The TTD will soon add 20 electric buses to its fleet to strengthen free transport services for pilgrims and reduce air pollution in the hill town.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is currently operating 38 electric buses under the Srivari Dharma Ratham service on two routes, ensuring a bus every three minutes for pilgrims.
“TTD will soon add 20 electric buses to its fleet to strengthen free transport services for pilgrims and help reduce air pollution in Tirumala,” said TTD General Manager (Transport), Ramu, addressing a press conference.
He said the daily number of trips has surged from 30 to 650, benefiting nearly 85,000 pilgrims.
The free electric buses have helped cut down vehicle emissions in Tirumala, said Ramu.
TTD is also considering installing digital display boards at all bus stops to provide pilgrims with real-time information on bus arrival and departure timings, besides setting up smart bus stations, he added.
TTD is the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, considered the richest Hindu shrine in the world.
(PTI News)
