APSRTC records highest single-day revenue of Rs 28 crore
Amaravati (PTI): APSRTC on Tuesday said it achieved its highest-ever single-day revenue of Rs 28 crore on January 19.
The record performance came amid the post-Sankranti return rush, as special bus services operated at regular fares and passenger traffic surged across the state, it said in a press release.
"Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation recorded an all-time high revenue of Rs 27.68 crore on January 19, marking a milestone never witnessed before in the corporation’s history. On the same day, over 5.6 million passengers travelled by state-run buses," the release said.
The milestone was attributed to a coordinated effort by staff at all levels and the trust shown by passengers, it added.
Advance deployment of buses, adequate infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and dynamic allocation of services based on passenger demand were cited as key factors behind the record revenue.
APSRTC said operating special services at regular fares allowed passengers to save on travel costs and encouraged the use of public transport over private vehicles.
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RR beat RCB by six wickets in IPL
Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
