Information and Public Relations and Transport Minister Perni Venkataramaiah has said the stage is set for nearly 54,000 employees of A.P. State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) to become the employees of the Public Transport Department from January 1, 2020. Addressing the media here on Monday, Mr. Venkataramaiah said he cautioned private bus owners against jacking up the fares during Sankranti festival. “We will take stern action against private bus operators if the passengers lodge complaints through WhatsApp number 8309887955. The Minister said that he suspected that the TDP was behind it and the government would take necessary action agaisnt the culprits.

Source: The Hindu December 30, 2019 15:11 UTC