Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) announced the operation of over 6,000 special bus services from Hyderabad suburbs during the upcoming Dasara festival to meet the high demand during the festival. According to TGSRTC, the services will commence on October 1 and continue until 15, aiming to facilitate smooth travel for passengers heading to their hometowns during the festive period. The special buses will be available from major suburban locations such as MGBS, JBS, LB Nagar, Uppal, Aramghar, Santosh Nagar, and KPHB.
Moreover, TSRTC will establish basic amenities, including shelters, seating, drinking water, and a public address system in these locations. On Monday, 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. He said, “In light of the upcoming Bathukamma and Dasara festivals, TGSRTC will operate 6,000 special buses across Telangana 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.
