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A false ceiling at the Husnabad RTC bus station collapsed in the early hours of Thursday following continuous rains. No passengers were injured as the incident occurred when the station was largely empty. Passengers sought a probe into the incident.

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.

TGSRTC continues to face low occupancy on city bus services during afternoon lean hours, even as peak-hour demand remains high. Commuters and transport experts suggest flexible scheduling, dynamic fares and deploying mini buses to improve efficiency and service utilisation.

An intoxicated man allegedly stole an RTC hire service bus from the Jangaon bus stand and drove it towards Suryapet before being stopped at the Singarajupalli toll plaza. Police registered a case after the man claimed he took the bus for a test drive.

TGSRTC has identified 694 vacant shops and commercial units across Telangana and plans to invite tenders for their allotment. The initiative aims to increase non-fare revenue and attract businesses to high-footfall locations such as bus stations and RTC commercial complexes.

The Telangana government's swift move to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase I has drawn comparisons with the pending merger of TGSRTC with the State government. While Metro expansion plans are progressing, RTC unions continue to await fulfilment of a key Congress election promise.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the State government over the death of an RTC driver, alleging negligence in addressing staff demands. He sought compensation, a job for the family, and assured support from the BRS.

Former Minister T Harish Rao supported RTC employees on strike in Siddipet, accusing the Congress government of failing to honour promises. He alleged privatisation plans, financial gaps in schemes, and warned of protests if demands, including employee status, are not met.

The RTC strike has severely disrupted Hyderabad’s public transport system, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded. With most buses off roads and talks failing between the government and unions, Metro stations witnessed heavy rush while temporary transport arrangements are being explored.

The TGSRTC plans to operate nearly 1,200 special buses from Hyderabad for Sankranti to meet festive travel demand. City police issued a safety advisory to prevent thefts, while SCR warned against kite flying near railway overhead electric lines.

TGSRTC will launch dedicated bus services to 373 newly developed colonies under its ‘Hyderabad Connect’ initiative. The plan is expected to benefit more than 7.6 lakh daily commuters by improving access to major job hubs and reducing dependence on private vehicles

A speeding container truck hit an RTC bus near Mylaram in Warangal district, injuring 26 passengers, several critically. The collision caused a long traffic jam on the Warangal–Khammam route. Victims were rushed to MGM Hospital after first aid

The super luxury bus from the Khammam depot was traveling from Vizag to Khammam when the incident took place. Around 20 passengers were on board at the time. The deceased, Sitarama Prasad (50) from Kallur, who worked at the Sathupalli depot, had boarded the bus to return home after completing his shift.

As family members expressed doubts over the incident, Karimnagar police registered the case as suspicious death and began investigation

This is the first time after five years that the RTC unions are resorting to a strike

Pointing out the 15 percent increase in RTC ticket prices in Karnataka and the introduction of a toilet tax in Himachal Pradesh, he criticized the Congress for misleading the public with false promises only to impose additional financial burdens on them.

This committee will examine the service removal cases registered in the past among RTC employees and make recommendations based on the merits of the cases.

The CPI (ML) Mass Line district secretary, Gokinepalli Venkateswarlu addressing the gathering complained that the Cong govt which offered free travel for women scheme was diluting it by reducing the number of bus services

Harish Rao pointed out that the inflated fares, without an increase in the number of buses, prevented the people of Telangana from enjoying the festival season.

A private firm JBM will operate all these electric buses from Karimnagar-2 depot, which has already been handed over to the private operator.