Diwali gift for commuters: Metro-RTC monthly pass fare reduced by Rs 4,500

The Telangana government has significantly reduced fares for Metro-RTC integrated travel passes as a Diwali concession for commuters. The monthly pass fare has been cut from Rs 8,500 to Rs 4,000, while the daily pass now costs Rs 275 instead of Rs 400. The revised fares will come into effect from November 8.

Hyderabad: The State government has announced a major reduction in Metro-RTC combined travel pass fares as a Diwali gift to commuters, bringing down the monthly pass price from Rs 8,500 to Rs 4,000.

The daily pass fare has also been reduced from Rs 400 to Rs 275. The revised daily pass includes Rs 200 for Metro travel and Rs 75 for RTC services, allowing four single journeys a day.

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The monthly pass comprises Rs 3,000 for Metro travel and Rs 1,000 for RTC services. It allows up to 50 metro single trips a month, while RTC bus travel will have no journey restrictions. The new fares will come into effect from November 8.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the revised fares would help daily pass users save Rs 125 and monthly pass holders save Rs 4,500. The move aims to reduce commuters’ financial burden and make public transport more affordable.