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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.
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The Congress government in Telangana has faced criticism over its land acquisition, auctions and plans to utilise government properties. Fresh opposition has emerged over proposals involving TGSRTC land and polytechnic college properties, while stakeholders have urged the government to consult them.
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Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.
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Three students of a model school in Kotapalli sustained minor injuries when a TGSRTC bus collided with an auto-rickshaw near Mulkalaipet in Mancherial district.
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The TGSRTC will introduce dedicated night bus services on six major routes from August 29, operating broadly between 10 pm and 5 am. The services aim to help IT employees, students and other late-night commuters with affordable public transport.
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TGSRTC plans to expand bus infrastructure in Greater Hyderabad, with new terminals proposed at Uppal, Gajularamaram and Bahadurpura. New depots are planned at Musheerabad and Jawaharnagar, while the corporation aims to increase its total depots from 26 to 31.
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TGSRTC has revised the routes of four bus services operating through Jubilee Hills Check Post and KBR Park areas due to one-way traffic restrictions. The changes affect routes 127K, 222A, 47L and 10H, covering several key Hyderabad locations
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TGSRTC is developing ‘MeeTicket’, a MeeSeva-based digital platform that will integrate RTC buses, Metro services, autos and cabs. Passengers will be able to book tickets and arrange onward transport through one platform, with digital payments transferred to service providers.
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One-way traffic restrictions around KBR Park come into force from today for a two-year infrastructure overhaul. Commuters, pedestrians and patients are likely to face longer travel and walking distances, while water tanker deliveries in Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills may also be delayed.
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The Telangana government is reportedly planning to introduce electric auto-rickshaw services integrated with TGSRTC buses to improve first-mile and last-mile connectivity. The project is expected to begin in Hyderabad with a single-ticket system before expanding to other major cities
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A TGSRTC Super Luxury bus got stuck in the mud at the temporary bus stand near Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, forcing authorities to use an earthmover for recovery. Commuters demanded improved infrastructure and proper drainage at the rain-affected facility
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TGSRTC is exploring a land swap with South Central Railway to build a new bus terminal at Chilakalguda, aimed at easing congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station and Rathifile Bus Station.
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Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has proposed a unified ticketing system across Metro and TGSRTC services in Hyderabad, reviewed Metro Rail progress, and directed officials to expedite land acquisition, approvals, and procurement of additional coaches.
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A TGSRTC conductor, driver and passengers helped save a minor girl who allegedly attempted to jump from a moving bus in Hyderabad. Their alertness helped identify her as a Telangana Minorities Residential Gurukul student and ensured she was handed over for counselling
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A 31-year-old mentally distressed man died after being struck by a TGSRTC bus in Khammam's Penuballi mandal. The deceased had walked out of the Sathupalli Government Hospital early Friday morning; local police have initiated an investigation
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TGSRTC's free Pushpak AC bus connectivity for Hyderabad-Bengaluru passengers has received a positive response, with daily bookings rising by 60 to 70 tickets. The corporation has increased boarding points and planned additional services to meet growing passenger demand.
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TGSRTC has restored 118 more JBM electric buses after detailed safety inspections, taking the total number of cleared buses to 268. Services were suspended on July 2 following battery-related fire incidents, with the remaining fleet expected to resume operations soon.
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TGSRTC has recorded a sharp rise in digital ticketing, with UPI payments becoming the preferred mode of fare collection. The corporation generated Rs 505.95 crore through UPI transactions in 11 months, with daily collections now averaging Rs 2.5 crore.
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The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has expanded boarding and drop-off points for long-distance buses between Hyderabad and Bengaluru, introducing new stops across three Bengaluru routes and major Hyderabad corridors to improve passenger convenience.
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A major accident was averted in Adilabad after a TGSRTC driver noticed smoke emanating from the engine of a bus and immediately stopped the vehicle near Dongargaon village. All 20 passengers disembarked safely and no injuries were reported.
