The APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) has recently introduced two new concessional schemes – Navya Concessional Annual Travel Card and Vihari Concessional Annual Travel Card.
Navya CAT card can be bought by passengers by paying Rs 250 for a fresh card, for renewal Rs 150 and for add-on Rs 100. The Navya CAT card is valid for 1 year. The card holders can avail 10% concesion in all classes of inter-district buses, except air-conditioned and city buses.
Vihari CAT card is valid only for a week and is available for Rs 500. The card holder can avail 50% concession in all classes of inter-district or city buses, except air-conditioned buses.
The two new CAT cards will benefit long distance commuters.
Source: The New Indian Express and The Times of India