TGSRTC operates 2,474 special buses for Dasara festival

TGSRTC operated 2,474 special buses for Dasara between October 9 and 14, achieving 94.07 per cent of its target. It added services in Greater Hyderabad and will arrange buses for returning passengers, with officials reviewing demand on October 16 and 17

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) operated a total of 2,474 special buses between October 9 and 14 for the Dasara festival, achieving 94.07 per cent of its target.

In a statement, TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy said Khammam topped the state with 133.33 per cent of its target, followed by Medak at 123.15 per cent and Adilabad at 116.90 per cent. On October 10, amid an unexpected surge in passenger traffic, the corporation operated 689 buses against the planned 529.

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The corporation also deployed 227 additional buses in Greater Hyderabad to meet the festive rush.

Meanwhile, Nagi Reddy directed officials to conduct daily field-level reviews and operate additional services wherever necessary on October 16 and 17.

Special buses will also be arranged for passengers returning to Hyderabad after the festivities.

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