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Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to roll out smart cards for bus passes, starting with students and later extending to women under the Mahalakshmi scheme. The move aims to simplify renewals, enable digital recharges, and streamline daily travel.

A TGSRTC bus driver was assaulted by a passenger in Rajanna-Sircilla district after failing to halt at Korutla bus stop due to overcrowding. The incident led to traffic disruption in Vemulawada. Police intervened promptly, cleared the congestion, and took the attacker into custody.

TGSRTC drivers at Bhadrachalam depot launched a protest against depot manager Tirupathi, alleging harassment and excessive workload. Drivers claimed they were forced to cover nearly 1,890 km per week and manage multiple tasks beyond driving. The depot manager defended his stance, stating the strike violated service norms.

A severe shortage of urea has triggered widespread protests across the erstwhile Adilabad district, with farmers staging rasta roko demonstrations and blocking traffic in multiple mandals. Officials have promised swift action, but farmers continue to demand immediate resolution.

The Telangana government has notified 1,623 vacancies, including Civil Assistant Surgeon specialists in TVVP and Medical Officer Specialists in TGSRTC. Applications via the MHSRB portal will be open from September 8 to 22, with editing allowed between September 23 and 24

TGSRTC is preparing to replace its diesel buses with electric ones, starting with 2,000 sanctioned under the PM e-Drive scheme. With new depots, charging stations, and Rs 392 crore funding sought, Hyderabad expects its first e-buses to arrive by mid-2026

A Hyderabad man, Kongari Mrityunjay (32), died and others were injured after their car hit a divider and collided with a bus near Thimmapur, Karimnagar, on Monday night

Heavy rainfall in Telangana has disrupted road connectivity between Jagtial, Dharmapuri, and Mancherial, with floodwater overflowing onto key roads near Nerella in Dharmapuri mandal. TGSRTC has suspended bus services, and local residents have been advised to avoid affected areas.

In Karimnagar, panic erupted among passengers when three TGSRTC buses engaged in dangerous racing and overtaking between Jammikunta and Huzurabad. The incident, captured on video by a commuter, quickly went viral on social media platforms.

TGSRTC has clarified that recent reports of a general fare hike during Raksha Bandhan are false. In an official statement, the corporation explained that fare adjustments were applied only to 4,650 special buses operated from August 7 to 11 to manage the festive demand.

TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles.

TGSRTC has warned job aspirants about fraudsters offering fake employment opportunities in exchange for money. The corporation clarified that recruitment for 3,038 posts will be conducted transparently through official channels and urged people to report any fraudulent approaches

In a disturbing incident at Nalgonda bus stand, a Hyderabad woman allegedly abandoned her two-year-old son and fled with a man she met on Instagram. The child, found crying, was rescued by bus station staff and handed over to police.

A study by EThames Business School found that over half of women using TGSRTC buses face discomfort, with limited awareness of safety tools. The study urges systemic reforms, including gender-sensitivity training and tech-based complaint systems to enhance commuter safety

In a selfie video recorded before his suicide, Sravan Kumar stated that the Karimnagar Women Police Station CI, his wife Neelima, his mother-in-law, and others were responsible for his death.

TGSRTC plans to launch free WiFi in buses and bus stations to attract tech-savvy passengers and generate ad revenue. Though still in proposal stage, the initiative aims to modernise public transport and improve passenger experience across Telangana

A fire broke out in an electric bus at Karimnagar bus stand on Saturday morning. Flames erupted from the battery compartment, but the alert driver acted quickly. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the situation under control without casualties.

Minister Sridhar Babu launched a Rs. 45 crore road widening project under the Rs. 7,032 crore H-CITI plan, aimed at decongesting traffic and improving urban infrastructure. He highlighted electric buses, AI traffic systems, and EV charging stations as key green initiatives.

Two persons posing as Hydraa employees were booked by Gachibowli police for threatening to demolish a house in Alkapur Township. They fled when questioned by the complainant. Hydraa clarified its role and asked citizens to report fake claims

On Monday, Sajjanar visited the driver, who is recovering in a hospital, inquired about his health and the details of the incident. He assured the driver that the Corporation would stand by him and urged staff not to fear such incidents.