6,000 TGSRTC Buses For Dasara To Ease Travel

In preparation for the upcoming Dasara festival, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) today announced plans to operate 6,000 special buses across various routes to accommodate the expected surge in passenger traffic.

More buses will be deployed as needed, depending on the passenger traffic.

TGSRTC Managing Director V C Sajjanar held a virtual meeting with field officers to discuss the arrangements, including the deployment of special buses from the outskirts of Hyderabad to major destinations such as Vijayawada and Bengaluru. The buses will run along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), especially catering to employees working in the IT corridors.

The corporation aims to ensure smooth travel for passengers during the peak days leading up to the festival, scheduled for October 12. Special services will be available from key locations like MGBS, JBS, L B Nagar, Uppal, Aramghar, Santosh Nagar and KPHB.

To further enhance convenience, the corporation has also planned services to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, departing from Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

For some routes such as to Karimnagar and Nizamabad from the city, the RTC plans to introduce pollution-free electric super luxury buses, marking a significant step toward eco-friendly travel solutions. These new buses aim to provide a superior travel experience for passengers.

The corporation has already made arrangements for additional facilities at high-traffic boarding points like L B Nagar, Uppal, Aramghar, KPHB and Santosh Nagar. These locations will be equipped with temporary shelters, seating, drinking water and public address systems to assist passengers waiting for buses.

Sajjanar said that it was important to minimize passenger inconvenience during the busy festive period, because due to the Mahalakshmi scheme the traffic was likely to increase compared to last year. He directed officials to make the necessary arrangements to handle the anticipated rise in travel, and ensure that the passengers reached their destinations safely and on time.

The special bus services will be operational from October 1 to 15, with pre-booking options available through the official website tgsrtbus.in. Passengers are encouraged to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute rushes.

For more information on the services, TGSRTC has provided two helpline numbers: 040-69440000 and 040-23450033.