TGSRTC deploys over 1,000 special buses for Sankranti return traffic

TGSRTC has arranged 1,200 special bus services to manage the heavy return traffic of passengers heading back to Hyderabad after Sankranti celebrations. With schools reopening on January 17, officials anticipate peak travel on Sunday, continuing into Monday.

Hyderabad: To ensure a smooth return journey for passengers heading back to the city after celebrating Sankranti festival in their hometowns, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has arranged additional special bus services for the convenience of passengers.

From Hyderabad, special buses were operated to destinations including Kodad, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Devarakonda, Mahabubnagar, Achampet and Narayanpet, as well as to Andhra Pradesh cities such as Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada and Eluru. In total, around 1,200 buses have been planned to be operated for the convenience of the return traffic.

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With schools and intermediate colleges scheduled to reopen from January 17, officials expect a surge in return travel over the weekend. While some passengers are likely to travel back on Saturday, the highest rush is anticipated on Sunday and passenger traffic is expected to continue until Monday.

RTC authorities said reservations on buses from Khammam, Bhadrachalam and Kodad were nearly full. Similarly, most seats were already booked on ordinary buses scheduled to arrive on January 18 from Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Bhimavaram, Vijayawada and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.

Meanwhile, RTC officials from the Rangareddy region stated that while around 300 buses operate daily to destinations such as Vijayawada, Amalapuram, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Ongole, Kandukur, Kanigiri and Kurnool, an additional 300 buses have been introduced specifically for the Sankranti season to manage the heavy demand.

Depending on the passenger rush, additional bus services will also be arranged at various locations, officials added.