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The TGSRTC Employees Union won the recognised employees' union elections by securing 18,276 votes, defeating rival unions in polls conducted across 97 depots. Held after nearly a decade, the elections drew a high turnout of RTC employees and will determine employee representation in negotiations with the corporation over the next two years.

The winning alliance in the TGSRTC recognised union elections is yet to receive its formal recognition certificate, with the Labour Department reportedly not completing the process on Saturday.

TGSRTC is planning to introduce a new Pushpak luxury air-conditioned bus service connecting Patancheru with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to improve airport connectivity in western Hyderabad. The proposed route is expected to cover key residential and IT hubs, offering a more economical alternative to private cabs.

TGSRTC operated 2,474 special buses for Dasara between October 9 and 14, achieving 94.07 per cent of its target. It added services in Greater Hyderabad and will arrange buses for returning passengers, with officials reviewing demand on October 16 and 17

Hyderabad is witnessing a festive travel rush as families leave for their native places for Dasara. TGSRTC operated 1,417 special buses between October 9 and 11, carried 1.4 crore passengers and plans additional services on October 15, 16 and 17.

The Employees' Union-led alliance has emerged ahead in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation recognised union elections, according to preliminary trends, with a strong showing in the Greater Hyderabad region. The polls, held after nearly a decade, witnessed a 98 per cent voter turnout.

TGSRTC will operate special buses from residential colonies, gated communities, townships, hostels and colleges in Hyderabad for groups of 30 or more travelling together during Dasara. The facility aims to help passengers avoid crowded bus depots and ease festival travel

The state transporter will operate 7,000 special buses across the State to cater to the increased passenger demand during the Dasara festival. The corporation has also revised fares for special services on select peak-travel days, while regular services will continue to charge normal fares.

A man identified was booked by Tolichowki police for allegedly assaulting a TGSRTC bus driver, pushing a conductor, damaging a Ticket Issuing Machine and misbehaving with female passengers following a road rage incident involving a bus and a car.

The Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women recorded an increase of 97.20 lakh passengers during July-September 2026 compared with the same period last year. TGSRTC has added buses and trips on several inter-district and Hyderabad-linked routes to meet rising demand

The Cyberabad Traffic Police are planning a trial of a counterflow Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for TGSRTC buses on the congested JNTU-Hitec City-Raidurgam-Financial District corridor. The proposal, based on a traffic study conducted by FRIP and SCSC, aims to improve bus movement and capacity without major infrastructure changes.

A comprehensive study will examine traffic bottlenecks, pedestrian safety and last-mile connectivity along Hyderabad’s 8.5-km JNTU-Miyapur-Raidurg corridor. The plan includes continuous walkways, pedestrian crossings, dedicated pick-up and drop-off bays, regulated auto stands and measures to decongest school zones.

Traffic officials in Cyberabad conducted a trial run on the KPHB–Waverock corridor to assess the feasibility of a dedicated lane for TGSRTC and IT-company buses. The exercise, supported by transport and planning experts, also examined congestion along the JNTU–Biodiversity corridor.

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Retired TGSRTC employees were taken into custody while attempting to protest near the Telangana Assembly over long-pending dues. The retirees are seeking salary arrears, leave encashment and other benefits, with individual dues reportedly ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Retired TGSRTC employees staged protests near the Assembly and at Dharna Chowk demanding clearance of long-pending dues, including arrears from pay revisions and leave encashment. Police detained several protesters as the issue continues to spark demonstrations across Hyderabad.

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.

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.

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.

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.