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Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
RTC staff threaten stir over privatisation of Vijayawada depot lands
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department (APPTD) Employees Union on Monday issued a stern warning to the state government, vowing to intensify its agitation if the Governorpet 1 & 2 RTC depots in Vijayawada are relocated to facilitate a Lulu shopping mall project. In a press release issued here, the EU announced that the state government, on Sunday, approved the handover of approximately 4.15 acres of prime land to the Lulu Group for the construction of a shopping mall. This allocated land reportedly includes not only the Governorpet 1 & 2 depots but also the Old Bus Stand and even a municipal park developed during the previous TDP regime. The union alleges that this valuable public land, estimated to be worth hundreds of crores of rupees, has been earmarked for the Lulu Mall, a move they argue will displace essential public transport infrastructure and adversely affect thousands of daily commuters. 'This decision is not in the public interest. It moves RTC depots away from the city's center and hands over valuable public land to private entities,' stated Palisetti Damodara Rao, State president of the APPTD Employees Union. In response to the government's decision, the union has announced a teleconference with its state-level leadership for July 29. Following this, a detailed agitation plan will be declared on July 30, according to Damodara Rao. The union has demanded the immediate withdrawal of G.O. Ms. No. 137 and has vowed to escalate protests if the government proceeds with the proposed land transfer. 'We are not against development, but not at the cost of public transport and public assets,' added GV Narasaiah, State General Secretary of the Employees Union. 'We urge the government to reconsider its decision and protect the RTC properties that serve lakhs of RTC passengers.'
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Resolve pending issues, demands RTC Employees Union
Vizianagaram: APSRTC employees staged a protest at the local APSRTC Complex under the leadership of the Employees Union, demanding immediate resolution of long-pending issues. Speaking on the occasion, State Deputy General Secretary of the union P Bhanumurthy said that the government must address the unresolved problems faced by the RTC employees. As part of their protest, the employees wore red badges to register their dissent. The demands include the implementation of Circular 1/2019 without suspensions or terminations, immediate promotions and procurement of electric buses either by the government or the corporation itself. The employees also demanded that electric buses should be operated and maintained by APSRTC staff only. Further, the protestors urged the government to release pending DA arrears, and clear 24 months of dues under the 11th PRC immediately. They called for the announcement of an Interim Relief (IR) in line with promises made before the elections and sought the immediate constitution of the 12th PRC Commission. The union also highlighted operational challenges arising from the government's free travel scheme for women, suggesting that replacing outdated buses with new ones is essential for the success of the initiative. Depot secretary Ch Srinivasa Rao, district treasurer Ch P Patnaik, DVRS Narayana, K V Ramana and P Ashok have attended the programme.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Public transport wing employees union to stage protests on July 4, 5
Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department (AP PTD) Employees Union on Monday announced their decision to stage a State-wide protests on July 4 and 5, in support of their demand for promotions to lower-level employees. In a statement, the union's State president P. Damodar Rao and general secretary G. V. Narasayya said: 'On July 4 and 5, employees across 129 depots and four workshops will participate in lunch-hour gate meetings and dharnas, wearing red badges, during duty hours.' The merger of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) with the government in 2020 had raised their hopes for a fair deal, but over the last six years the employees continue to wait for promotions. They said that many eligible employees had retired without promotions and several attempts by the union to draw the government's attention to the issue failed to yield any result. The union leaders also demanded payment of arrears of 24 months related to the 11th PRC, clearance of the pending DA arrears and raised 30 other long-standing issues demanding their immediate resolution.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
APPTD employees union to stage protests on July 4, 5 for resolution of pending issues
Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department (APPTD) Employees Union on Tuesday urged the government to address their grievances on a priority basis. The union leaders said that to build pressure on the authorities, they would stage protests on July 4 and 5 by attending duties wearing red badges and organising dharnas and gate meetings at all the depots across the State. Addressing the State executive committee meeting of the union held at Vijayawada, the union's State president P. Damodar Rao and general secretary G. V. Narasayya said that they submitted a representation to the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, drawing his attention to the issue of employees' promotions, pending for last six years. They said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu should approve the same ensuring justice to 3,000 RTC employees. They also demanded immediate measures to fill around 11,000 vacant posts in the department, procurement of new buses and additional manpower for their smooth operation. Pointing to the government's promise on introduction of free bus travel scheme for women in the State from August 15 this year, they said induction of 2,000 buses in the RTC fleet and recruitment of 10,000 personnel was needed to be done immediately. The Employees Union leaders also wanted immediate payment of the pending arrears for 24 months related to the 11th Pay Revision Commission (PRC) and Dearness Allowance (DA), gratuity and leave encashment of the retired and deceased employees. They also opposed leasing out of APSRTC bus depots to private electric vehicle operators and demanded that the RTC staff be trained in operating electric vehicles.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
APPTD staff call for two-day stir over demands
Vijayawada: The Employees Union (EU) leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department (APPTD) have announced a two-day protest on July 4 and 5, where employees will wear red badges while attending duties across the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The decision was made during a state executive meeting chaired by Employees Union president Palisetti Damodara Rao at the RTC EU state office premises in Vijayawada. The union leaders have demanded that the state govt immediately fill the 11,000 vacant posts in various categories, approve employee promotions that have been stalled for the past six years, and clear the file currently pending with chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Additionally, they have demanded the release of pending 24 months' arrears of the 11th PRC, along with pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and clearance of gratuity and leave encashment dues to retired employees and those who died while serving. tnn
