ASRTU Launches Nationwide Initiative to Honour Drivers on “Drivers Day”

The
Association
of
State
Road
Transport
Undertakings
(ASRTU)
has
announced
an
initiative
to
honour
drivers
across
India
on
January
24th,
designated
as
“Drivers
Day.”
ASRTU
will
sponsor
Rs.
5,000
each
to
two
exemplary
drivers
from
every
public
bus
transport
organisation
in
India,
recognising
their
exceptional
dedication
to
ensuring
safe
and
reliable
public
transport.

VP
ASRTU
Ch.
Dwarka
Tirumala
Rao
(IPS),
&
Managing
Director
Telangana
V.C
Sajjanar
(IPS)

This
nationwide
initiative
underscores
ASRTU’s
commitment
to
driver
welfare
and
road
safety.
Organisations
are
encouraged
to
facilitate
the
recognition
ceremonies
on
January
24th,
led
by
their
respective
heads.
“The
initiative
aims
to
inspire
a
culture
of
excellence
and
appreciation
within
the
public
transport
sector,”
said

Vice
President
ASRTU
Ch.
Dwarka
Tirumala
Rao
(IPS).

ASRTU
(https://www.asrtu.org/)
represents
over
1,50,000
buses
operated
by
State
Road
Transport
Undertakings
(SRTUs)
and
SPVs,
collectively
providing
affordable
and
safe
transportation
to
over
70
million
passengers
daily.
Drivers
play
a
pivotal
role,
ensuring
smooth
commutes
to
workplaces,
schools,
and
other
destinations,
contributing
significantly
to
the
economy
and
social
mobility,
says
Managing
Director
Telangana
V.C
Sajjanar
IPS.

“Public
transport
thrives
on
the
dedication
of
skilled
drivers,
who
are
the
backbone
of
the
system,”
said

T.
Surya
Kiran,
Executive
Director,
ASRTU.
“They
ensure
millions
of
people
reach
their
destinations
safely
and
on
time,
all
while
navigating
challenging
road
conditions
and
upholding
safety
standards.
Recognising
their
contributions
is
vital
to
fostering
trust
and
efficiency
in
public
mobility.”

This
year’s
“Drivers
Day”
initiative
will
also
launch
ASRTU’s
efforts
to
amplify
the
importance
of
driver
welfare
and
road
safety.
A
press
briefing
will
highlight
key
insights
from
two
leading
state
transporters,
showcasing
their
collective
support
for
this
cause.

With
this
initiative,
ASRTU
(www.asrtu.org)
aims
to
create
a
lasting
impact,
celebrating
drivers’
vital
role
in
public
transport
and
inspiring
the
industry
to
continue
fostering
excellence
and
safety.