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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.

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy criticised political parties, including his own Congress, for altering their stance on public issues after coming to power. Speaking in Sangareddy, he said that whether it is Congress, BJP, or BRS, parties must remain consistent in their positions.

RTC employees’ strike in Telangana is set to intensify as the Joint Action Committee calls for a statewide Maha Dharna. Union leaders accuse the government of inaction, while the agitation continues until their key demands are addressed.

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.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring dialogue on grievances and noting improvements in finances, DA payments, and recruitment. He said the government is considering PRC while stressing that strikes would affect public services

Union Bank of India has extended life insurance coverage to TSRTC employees, offering Rs 10 lakh for natural death without requiring any premium. The existing Rs 1 crore accident insurance continues, benefiting approximately 38,000 employees and their families.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of weakening TGSRTC to pave the way for privatisation. He demanded release of Rs 2,804 crore dues under the Mahalakshmi scheme and promised to raise RTC employees’ issues in the Assembly

They warned of an indefinite strike if their demands were not met

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the 2.5 per cent DA will cost the RTC Rs 3.6 crore every month

Abusing and assaulting employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) who are on duty could attract more stringent punishment under the new criminal laws, says VC Sajjanar.

It is learnt that already 1,800 RTC employees have already retired so far since the announcement of the merger. More than 300 employees will retire in next two months.

The RTC authorities warned of legal against those who interfere with the duties of the staff and resort to abuse or assault.

The unions had also called all the RTC employees to gather at PVNR Marg around 10am and proceed to stage a dharna at Raj Bhavan around 11am.

TSRTC union leader says, "We have every right to select anyone as honorary president of our union"

Passengers travelling to and from distant areas and office-goers were the most affected.

He said the issues will be discussed with the Transport Minister and officials to take an appropriate decision beneficial for the RTC employees.

Earlier, the TSRTC officials committee that had prepared the guidelines submitted it to the Chief Minister which he accepted.