Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Addresses TGSRTC Union Leaders on Worker Rights and Transport Improvements
CM meets TGSRTC union leaders
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with leaders of the TGSRTC Joint Action Committee to discuss the withdrawal of cases against workers from a recent strike and approved wage payments for that period. He also outlined plans for enhancing public transport, including the introduction of 1,000 electric buses.
- 01Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met TGSRTC Joint Action Committee leaders.
- 02The government will withdraw cases against workers involved in a recent strike.
- 03Wages for the strike period will be paid to workers.
- 04Plans include procurement of 1,000 electric buses and a mini-bus fleet.
- 05The public transport infrastructure will be improved with Metro integration.
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On May 1, 2026, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with leaders of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Joint Action Committee (JAC) at his residence in Jubilee Hills. During the meeting, he directed Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to take immediate action regarding the JAC's request for the withdrawal of legal cases against workers who participated in a recent strike. Additionally, Reddy approved the payment of wages for the duration of the strike. He emphasized a broader initiative to enhance public transport infrastructure, which includes the procurement of 1,000 electric buses, the introduction of a mini-bus fleet, and the expansion of services that will be integrated with the Metro network. These steps aim to improve the financial and operational health of the TGSRTC.
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The decision to withdraw cases against workers and pay wages will positively affect TGSRTC employees, fostering better labor relations.
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