TSRTC prepares for Sankranti with 4,484 special buses & additional facilities

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) is gearing up for the festive rush during Sankranti by arranging special measures for the convenience of travelers.

In a significant move, the TSRTC will operate 4,484 special buses to ensure safe journeys for individuals heading home for the Sankranti festival. Reservation options have been made available for 626 of these services. The special buses will be in service from January 7 to 15.

In a review meeting held at Hyderabad Bus Bhawan on Friday, TSRTC MD VC Sajjanar, along with senior officials and RMs, discussed the arrangements for special buses during Sankranti, the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme, and the amenities provided to passengers, a TSRTC statement said.

Sajjanar emphasized that preparations, including the implementation of the Maha Lakshmi scheme, are in full swing to accommodate the increased passenger flow during Sankranti.

Special buses will operate in congested areas of Hyderabad, such as MGBS, JBS, Uppal Cross Roads, Arangar, LB Nagar Cross Roads, KPHB, Bowinpally, Gachibowli, etc.

For the convenience of passengers in these areas, arrangements such as pandals, shamianas, chairs, public address systems, drinking water facilities, and mobile toilets are being set up.

In a bid to streamline operations, DVM rank officers have been appointed as in-charges at each busy area to oversee the deployment of special buses according to passenger demand.

The TSRTC clarified that special buses to various parts of Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti will operate as scheduled, and there will be no increase in bus fares for the festival. The special bus services will adhere to regular fares.

Notably, women traveling on Palle Velugu, Express, City Ordinary, and Metro Express buses during Sankranti will avail of free travel. Women are encouraged to board these buses with zero tickets.

The meeting saw the participation of TSRTC CVO Dr. Ravinder, Executive Directors Munisekhar, Krishnakanth, Venkateshwarlu, CTM (operations) Jeevan Prasad, CME Raghunath Rao, CPM Ushadevi, CTM (commercial) Sudarshan, CEIT Rajasekhar, RMs, and other key stakeholders.