TGSRTC arranges 7,000 special buses for Dasara rush

TGSRTC has arranged 7,000 special buses for Dasara travellers, with nearly 97 per cent of planned services operated since October 10. Officials have been directed to add buses as needed and monitor the return rush on October 17, 18 and 19.

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has arranged 7,000 special buses to meet the rush of passengers travelling to their hometowns for the Dasara festival.

RTC authorities said that nearly 97 per cent of the planned special services had been operated successfully since October 10, helping passengers reach their destinations safely.

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Anticipating heavy passenger traffic on October 17, 18 and 19, officials have been directed to operate additional buses wherever necessary. Also, field-level staff were instructed to closely monitor services and ensure adequate special buses for passengers returning to cities after the festival.

Besides, all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure drinking water, rest facilities, sanitation and security at bus stations.

Passengers can book tickets through www.tgsrtcbus.in or contact the TGSRTC call centre at 040-69440000 and 040-23450033 for information on special services.