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A major accident was averted in Adilabad after a TGSRTC driver noticed smoke emanating from the engine of a bus and immediately stopped the vehicle near Dongargaon village. All 20 passengers disembarked safely and no injuries were reported.

TGSRTC has identified 694 vacant shops and commercial units across Telangana and plans to invite tenders for their allotment. The initiative aims to increase non-fare revenue and attract businesses to high-footfall locations such as bus stations and RTC commercial complexes.

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination was conducted smoothly across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with over 1.37 lakh students appearing. While many found Biology manageable and Chemistry moderate, Physics was rated tough.

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.

TGSRTC has announced special arrangements to ensure smooth transportation for students as schools reopen after summer break. MD Y Nagi Reddy directed officials to restore routes, align schedules with school timings and operate additional services to meet student commuting demand.

A speeding car crashed into the rear of a stationary TGSRTC bus at Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, while the bus was picking up passengers. The car suffered extensive front-end damage, but the driver is believed to have escaped unhurt. Police are investigating the cause

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced that the merger of the TGSRTC with the government will take place after trade union elections. He assured employees that their concerns would be addressed soon.

The TGSRTC has ended its special summer discount scheme in Greater Hyderabad, effective May 31. From June 1, regular fares for Metro Deluxe and AC bus services will resume.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar clarified that reports about the removal of TGSRTC driver B Ashok are false. Ashok is a hired bus driver, and the government has instructed that he should not be removed from duty.

BRS leaders in Kothagudem condemned TGSRTC officials for removing driver Ashok from service after he highlighted farmers’ issues during a protest. They argued his remarks were civic responsibility, not political, and demanded his immediate reinstatement.

The Telangana government and RTC are planning a 100-acre integrated bus terminal at Jeedimetla to ease traffic congestion in western Hyderabad. The project will include city and interstate terminals, EV charging facilities, and parking infrastructure under the PM e-Drive scheme.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has launched a pilot project called Bus lo Bharosa by installing CCTV cameras in 175 buses in Adilabad to enhance passenger safety.

The RTC will operate special bus services for pilgrims travelling to Kaleshwaram during the Saraswati Pushkaralu from May 21 to June 1. TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy said the services are aimed at ensuring safe and comfortable travel, with advance booking available through the corporation’s official website.

A TGSRTC bus lost control at the Rathifile bus stop in Hyderabad on Thursday, causing panic among commuters. One youth sustained serious leg injuries after being struck, and was rushed to Gandhi Hospital.

A 14-month-old boy was killed after being run over by a reversing TGSRTC bus in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. His family staged a protest demanding compensation and support.

The Telangana RTC strike has officially ended after marathon talks with the government. Following worker protests, commuter disruption, and the tragic death of driver Shankar Goud, employees secured pay fitment, union elections, and merger discussions—but several long-term concerns remain unresolved.

With the TGSRTC strike ending, the temporary rise in auto-rickshaw drivers’ earnings in Hyderabad has declined as bus services resumed. Autos had seen high demand during the strike, but normalcy is expected to bring fares and demand back down.

Talks between the TGSRTC JAC and the State government concluded successfully after the government agreed to implement 10 percent PRC, merge RTC with the government, and conduct union elections.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the State government over the death of an RTC driver, alleging negligence in addressing staff demands. He sought compensation, a job for the family, and assured support from the BRS.

The last rites of TGSRTC driver Shanker Goud, who died after a self-immolation bid, were held in Warangal amid tension and protests. Workers and political leaders clashed with police over demands to take his body to the depot