TSRTC to arrange special buses for devotees to Shaivite shrines during Kartika masam

During a high-level review meeting on RTC performance, operations, and various schemes, Sajjanar emphasized the significance of the Kartika month and Sabarimala operations for the RTC. He instructed officials to take necessary measures to ensure that devotees experience no inconvenience.

Hyderabad: Special buses were being arranged for the convenience of devotees to famous Shaivite shrines during the holy month of Kartika, announced Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Managing Director, VC Sajjanar here on Saturday.These special buses will be run from Hyderabad to Srisailam, Vemulawada, Dharmapuri, Keesaragutta and other temples.

At a high level review meeting on performance of RTC, operations and various schemes, Sajjanar directed the officials that the operations of Kartika month and Sabarimala are very important for RTC and they should take appropriate action to avoid inconvenience to the devotees.

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On Sundays and Mondays, there will be more rush of devotees to Shaivakshetras, and accordingly, special buses should be made available.

He said a special package is being offered to Arunachalam in Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Kartika Pournami on November 15 and buses will be run every Monday to Pancharamala in Andhra Pradesh.

Advance reservation for these special buses should be done on the website tgsrtcbus.in. For more details, devotees can contact RTC call center numbers 040-69440000, 040-23450033.

Reduction in Bus on Contract (BOC) charges:

Sajjanar said that RTC bus fares have been reduced on rental basis. The cost of Village Light has been reduced by Rs.11 per kilometre, Express by Rs.7, Deluxe by Rs.8, Super Luxury by Rs.6 and Rajdhani by Rs.7, he said advising to book RTC buses on rent for Sabarimala and auspicious occasions and reach the destinations safely.