Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Managing Director V C Sajjanar on Monday announced that public transport services in Hyderabad's IT corridor would be further strengthened. In addition to the 200 electric buses already in service, another 275 would be deployed soon, he said.
The announcement was made during a meeting jointly organised by TGSRTC, ASSOCHAM and the Telangana Facility Management Council (TFMC) with representatives of IT companies at the Tech Mahindra campus in Hitec City.
Sajjanar said that the buses were being arranged based on the requirements of software employees. Along with electric buses, Metro Deluxe buses were also available for companies to hire for employee transportation, he added.
He said that traffic congestion in the IT corridor was largely due to excessive use of private vehicles, and urged IT firms to encourage their staff to use public transport. "Public transport is the only sustainable solution to curb traffic problems and protect the environment," he said, and suggested that companies considered offering incentives to employees who opted for it.
During the meeting, RTC officials gave a presentation on the existing services, and IT firm representatives shared feedback and recommendations. Officials assured them that their suggestions would be considered.
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