Sankranti Rush Peaks in City as Bus Stands Overflow; RTC Runs Special Services
Sankranti rush peaks in Kukatpally as bus stands overflow. RTC runs special buses while traffic police tighten control to ensure safe and smooth festive travel.
Hyderabad (Kukatpally): With Sankranti festival travel reaching its peak, bus stands in Kukatpally are witnessing heavy crowds as thousands of passengers’ head to their native villages. As festival holidays begin, long queues have formed at bus stops, prompting authorities to step up arrangements to ensure smooth and safe travel.
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RTC Deploys Special Buses for Sankranti Travel
To manage the Sankranti rush in Kukatpally, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) has rolled out special buses on high-demand routes. Officials said ticketing, bus allocation, and boarding are being closely monitored to avoid inconvenience to passengers.
Aparna, Deputy Regional Manager (Kukatpally Division), said the RTC has increased fleet availability and streamlined bookings so travelers can reach their destinations on time during the festive surge.
Traffic Police Tighten Control Near Bus Stands
Given the spike in vehicular and pedestrian movement, the traffic police have introduced special traffic management measures around bus stands and key arterial roads. Additional DCP (Traffic) Veerana said teams are deployed to regulate traffic flow, prevent congestion, and ensure passenger safety.
Key measures include:
- Dedicated lanes near bus terminals
- On-ground personnel during peak hours
- Coordination with RTC staff for orderly boarding
Authorities Urge Passengers to Plan Ahead
Officials have advised travelers to plan journeys early, follow on-ground instructions, and cooperate with staff to keep operations smooth. With special buses running and traffic arrangements in place, authorities aim to minimize delays and ensure a safe Sankranti travel experience for all.
As Sankranti travel in Kukatpally continues to intensify, coordinated efforts by RTC and traffic police are helping manage the crowds and keep the festive movement orderly.
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