Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: -

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in its fleet to make public transport more affordable by reducing operational costs in an eco-friendly manner.

During a review meeting on roads and highways in Amaravati, the Chief Minister instructed officials to focus on fuel cost optimisation to deliver better services at lower costs. He also suggested a gradual switch to air-conditioned electric buses across all categories.

Naidu further directed officials to ensure the construction and upgradation of national and State highways to boost economic activity across the State. Highways should be developed to effectively connect ports within the State as well as link Andhra Pradesh with other parts of the country, he said.

Stating that out of a total 45,433 km of roads in the State, around 10,238 km would require annual maintenance, the Chief Minister said potholes should be repaired immediately to avoid inconvenience to the public while instructing the officials to study national and international best practices in road maintenance and ensure adequate funding for roads & buildings (R&B) works

Published on April 8, 2026