TGSRTC to add 275 electric buses in Hyderabad IT Corridor

TGSRTC will deploy 275 additional electric buses in Hyderabad’s IT Corridor, with MD V C Sajjanar urging firms to promote public transport and promising tailored services for software employees.

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is set to strengthen public transport in the city’s IT Corridor with the addition of 275 electric buses soon. Currently, 200 e-buses are already in service.

TGSRTC Managing Director V C Sajjanar, addressing representatives of IT companies at a meeting held at Tech Mahindra campus, said buses are being tailored to meet the commuting needs of software employees. He added that TGSRTC is also offering metro deluxe and electric buses on hire to IT firms to ensure safe and reliable travel for employees.

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Highlighting the traffic issues caused by excessive use of private vehicles, Sajjanar urged IT firms to encourage their staff to adopt public transport, which also supports environmental protection. He further suggested companies consider incentives for employees using RTC services.

The meeting was organised jointly by TGSRTC, ASSOCHAM, and Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC). IT company representatives shared suggestions for better transport facilities, which RTC officials assured would be considered.