Private schools and colleges in the erstwhile Adilabad district are facing criticism for delays in obtaining fitness certificates for their buses. Transport officials warned of strict action against non-compliant vehicles, while parents voiced concerns over student safety ahead of school reopening.
The NHRC has directed Telangana authorities to improve zebra crossings at key Hyderabad junctions within eight weeks, following a petition citing pedestrian safety concerns. The move highlights the need to ensure safer road crossings and uphold the right to life.
Transport services across Telangana were temporarily disrupted due to a major technical glitch in the Vahan and Sarathi central servers in Delhi. Citizens faced long queues at RTA offices, but services resumed after officials and the Transport Minister intervened.
The Telangana Transport Department clarified that the luxury bus involved in the Kurnool fire accident was registered in Odisha’s Rayagada district. The vehicle had multiple overspeeding challans in Telangana, while its fitness and permit validation come under Odisha authorities.
However, transport officials stated that while the proposal has been submitted to the government, a formal order is yet to be issued. According to the proposed rule, all vehicles—both two-wheelers and four-wheelers—registered on or before April 1, 2019, must be fitted with High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), which are tamper-proof and feature advanced security elements.
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union wants cab-aggregators to implement a uniform fare structure similar to the government-mandated prepaid taxi fares, which reflect fuel costs, maintenance and fair compensation for the driver's services.
Special drives being carried by Regional Transport Authority teams across city, cases being booked against violators following reports of several buses operating without permits
Purchase increases after State government introduces 'Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030', but officials point to insufficient number of charging stations
Out of the 1.51 crore vehicles in Telangana, motorcycles and cars combined account for over 85 per cent while 5 percent comprise of tractors and the remaining 10 percent made up for other vehicles
