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Ahead of Dasara, Hyderabad's bus and train stations are packed as people travel to their hometowns. TGSRTC has added 7,754 special buses, while SCR runs extra trains. Despite the rush, the mood remains festive and energetic across stations

On his last day as TSRTC Managing Director, senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar travelled on a city bus like a common passenger, paying via UPI and interacting with commuters. He leaves behind reforms promoting digital ticketing and improved passenger safety.

Flooding from the Musi River brought operations at Hyderabad’s MGBS bus station to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded. TGSRTC announced the suspension of services and rerouted buses to alternative stations including JBS, Uppal, LB Nagar, and Aramghar.

TGSRTC has launched a festive lucky draw for Dasara passengers travelling in premium bus services between September 27 and October 6. With 33 winners set to receive cash prizes totalling Rs. 5.5 lakh, the initiative aims to boost festive travel.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has become India’s first public transport body to integrate Artificial Intelligence into daily operations. Partnering with Hansa Equity Partners, the project covers health monitoring, automated bus scheduling, and performance tracking to modernize services and support employees.

TGSRTC and South Central Railway have announced special travel arrangements for Bathukamma, Dasara and Diwali. Over 7,700 buses and joint security plans will help manage heavy passenger rush. Extra services, camps, and patrolling will ensure safe festival travel

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

TGSRTC will operate 7,754 special buses across Telangana for Bathukamma and Dasara between September 20 and October 2. Return services are planned for October 5–6. Camps at key locations and fare revisions on select days are also announced

A TGSRTC bus conductor died after collapsing at the Miyapur depot in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Identified as Pandari (40), he complained of uneasiness before going to the washroom, where he collapsed. Doctors declared him dead, suspecting cardiac arrest

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.