TSRTC to operate special buses from Hyderabad suburbs for Dasara

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced the operation of special bus services from Hyderabad suburbs during the upcoming Dasara festival to alleviate traffic congestion.

The services, which will commence on October 1 and continue until October 15, aim to facilitate smooth travel for passengers heading to their hometowns during the festive period. Special buses will be available from major suburban locations such as MGBS, JBS, LB Nagar, Uppal, Aramghar, Santosh Nagar, and KPHB.

TGSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar conducted a virtual meeting with field officials to discuss arrangements for Dasara special services. He emphasised the need for efficient operations to ensure safe and comfortable travel for passengers. He noted that additional measures have been planned to avoid inconvenience for travellers due to the increased traffic expected this year, particularly with the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme.

In light of the upcoming Bathukamma and Dasara festivals, TGSRTC will operate 6,000 special buses across Telangana and to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Electric super luxury buses will also be introduced on routes like Karimnagar and Nizamabad to promote eco-friendly travel. The transport authority has also arranged advance booking services that are accessible via the TGSRTC official website.

Sajjanar highlighted that heavy traffic is anticipated between October 9 and 11, leading to the Dasara festival on October 12. He directed officials to provide additional buses based on demand and to coordinate with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to allocate dedicated toll lanes for TGSRTC buses during these peak travel days.

To enhance passenger comfort at busy locations such as LB Nagar, Uppal, Aramghar, KPHB, and Santosh Nagar, TSRTC will establish basic amenities, including shelters, seating, drinking water, and a public address system. The IT corridor will also see services routed through Gachibowli ORR, extending to Vijayawada and Bengaluru for tech workers' convenience.

Sajjanar urged passengers to use the special services and assured that TSRTC, in coordination with police, transport, and municipal authorities, is committed to providing a seamless travel experience. For further details regarding Dasara special services, passengers have been asked to visit the TSRTC website or contact the call centre at 040-69440000 or 040-23450033.