Hyderabad, October 14,IPU Media Update News : The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has made extensive arrangements to facilitate travel for passengers heading to their hometowns from major hubs in Hyderabad for the Bathukamma and Dussehra festivals. The corporation announced that a total of 7,000 special buses will be operated across the state. Sridevi, the Regional Manager for the Ranga Reddy region, stated that these special services would be available until the 20th of this month.

TGSRTC announced a 50% hike in fares for special buses on certain key dates due to the festive rush. These increased fares will apply to journeys from Hyderabad to other regions on October 9, 10, 16, and 17, and for return journeys on October 25 and 26. However, officials clarified that there would be no change in fares for buses operating on regular schedules. The free travel facility for women under the 'Mahalakshmi' scheme will continue as usual across all buses.

Of the 7,000 special buses, the highest number—3,533—have been allocated to the Karimnagar Zone. Additionally, 2,155 buses will operate for the Hyderabad Zone, and 1,312 buses for the Greater Hyderabad Zone. In addition to these, buses have been arranged for Nalgonda (815), Mahabubnagar (645), the Ranga Reddy region (440), and Medak (255). From the Greater Hyderabad area, 1,354 buses on October 16 and 1,211 buses on October 17 are scheduled to depart for various locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Special arrangements have been made for passengers at key locations in Hyderabad, such as MGBS, JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, KPHB, and Gachibowli. Facilities including shelters, drinking water, and mobile toilets have been provided. Officials have advised passengers to reserve their tickets in advance to avoid any inconvenience.


--- M Venkata T Reddy, News Editor And Investigative Journalist