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A 14-year-old girl died and her father and brother were injured after an RTC bus hit their bike in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Police said multiple factors, including rash driving, a parked car and sewage overflow, contributed to the accident.

Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao has threatened to launch a hunger strike, criticising the State government for failing to release development funds for bus stands in his constituency. He alleged that funds are being selectively allocated to constituencies represented by the Chief Minister and Ministers, while others are ignored.

TGSRTC employees staged a half-naked protest in Karimnagar against the state government’s plan to introduce electric buses, alleging privatisation. They demanded a merger with the government, restoration of unions, and fulfilment of poll promises

TGSRTC has announced a 30 per cent fare cut on Metro AC and Deluxe buses in Hyderabad to ease commuter burden during the fuel crisis, urging citizens to switch to public transport for time, fuel and pollution savings.

TGSRTC has withdrawn incentive increments for employees opting for family planning procedures, aligning with state policy. The revised rules, effective March 17, 2026, retain special leave benefits while ending financial incentives for sterilisation

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will operate special buses to manage the travel rush during Ugadi and Ramzan. Additional services will run on March 17, 18 and 23, while women will continue to travel free under the Mahalakshmi Scheme.

TGSRTC unions issued a strike notice to the Telangana government, citing delays in key promises including RTC merger with the government, wage revisions and trade union rights. Leaders warned against alleged privatisation and demanded purchase of electric buses

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

A TGSRTC bus travelling from Karimnagar to Husnabad emitted smoke near Chapala Colony in Thimmapur mandal on Monday morning. Passengers alerted the driver, who promptly stopped the bus and avoided a potential mishap.

A major road accident occurred on National Highway-65 near Rudraram in Patancheru mandal, Sangareddy, involving three buses and a car. A KSRTC bus rammed into a private travel bus, which then collided with a stationary TGSRTC bus. A car following the KSRTC bus also crashed into it.

Telangana has integrated TGSRTC into the MeeSeva-powered MeeTicket platform, enabling commuters to apply and renew bus passes digitally. Officials said the State is the first in the country to offer such a unified, QR-based public transport ticketing system.

TGSRTC launched the ‘GI on Wheels’ programme in Hyderabad to promote Telangana’s 18 GI-tagged products. Specially designed buses showcasing six major handicrafts aim to increase visibility, strengthen cultural identity and support rural artisans’ livelihoods.

The TGSRTC has introduced digital bus ticketing through the MeTicket Mobile feature on the MeeSeva app. Launched by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the initiative allows passengers to book tickets, passes, and T-24 tickets across multiple bus categories.

TGSRTC employees and workers will stage a ‘Chalo Secretariat’ protest in Hyderabad on February 24, demanding merger with the government, pay revision and clearance of dues. Police are preparing security and traffic arrangements ahead of the demonstration

Authorities in Mancherial district have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Maha Shivaratri festivities at Sri Bugga Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Kannala and Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy temple in Velala.

For the first time, the Maha Shivaratri jatara of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada will be held at the Bheemeshwara Swamy temple due to ongoing renovation works. Scheduled from February 14 to 16, the three-day fair is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states.

TGSRTC has planned a series of measures to improve first and last mile connectivity in Hyderabad by strengthening bus links with MMTS and Metro stations. The initiatives aim to ensure smoother travel and better access for daily commuters across the city.

TGSRTC has intensified transport arrangements for devotees travelling to the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara in Medaram. Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy reviewed special services, inspected key routes and bus stations, and oversaw child safety measures including identification tags

TGSRTC is running 369 special buses from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts to Medaram for the Sammakka-Saralamma jatara from January 25 to February 1. Fares range from ₹440 to ₹590 depending on boarding points

Retired TGSRTC employees staged a protest in Adilabad demanding the release of pending statutory benefit arrears and a monthly pension. Citing financial distress, they warned of a sit-in protest in Hyderabad if their demands are not met.