{
  "id": 1928410,
  "title": "How to reach Bhogapuram airport for under ₹400: APSRTC’s Aero Express routes, timings and fares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/how-to-reach-bhogapuram-airport-for-under-400-apsrtcs-aero-express",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/how-to-reach-bhogapuram-airport-under-400-apsrtcs-aero-express-routes-timings-and-fares/article71363956.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, which took over full commercial operations on August 17, has introduced an affordable and convenient Aero Express electric bus service for air travellers. This service, operated by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), aims to provide a cheaper alternative to private cabs, with fares ranging from ₹400 to ₹1,000 for the 50-km journey from the city. The APSRTC began operating the service a day ahead of the airport's opening day, on August 16, and formally inaugurated it on Independence Day, August 15.\n\nThe Aero Express fleet consists of 20 buses - 16 electric buses and four regular air-conditioned buses - making 40 daily departures from either side of the route. The buses operate on two alignments, ASR-1 and ASR-2, both starting at Old Gajuwaka. The ASR-1 route passes through NAD, Gurudwara, Zoo Park, Anandapuram, and Tagarapuvalasa Junction to the airport, while the ASR-2 route follows Scindia, the Railway Station, the Bus Station, VUDA Park, Siripuram, ISKCON Temple, IT Hills, and Marikavalasa before joining the same alignment.\n\nBuses on both routes run from 4.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m., with half-hour intervals. The one-way fare on both routes is ₹400, with intermediate fares on ASR-1 ranging from ₹350 to ₹50 and on ASR-2 from ₹400 to ₹50. Passengers can find stops along the journey at named points, with timing boards installed at each stage. The Aero Express journey typically takes about two hours, but can be up to two hours and 15 minutes during peak hours due to traffic near the Anandapuram bridge.\n\nSafety features of the electric buses include air suspension, automatic doors, emergency glass-breaking hammers, emergency stops, automatic fuse cut-offs, and surveillance cameras. Drinking water and first-aid boxes are also available on the buses. To aid passengers, RTC staff in white uniforms are stationed at the airport terminal, and tickets are currently sold onboard with cash and UPI payments accepted. The service's occupancy reached 50% in its first days, and the corporation anticipates continued growth in ridership.",
  "summary": "Twenty buses run on two routes from Old Gajuwaka between 4.30 a.m. and 10.30 p.m. at half-hour intervals; the corporation says the journey takes about two hours",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}