Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Men Demand Seating Reforms in Hyderabad Buses Amidst Mahalakshmi Scheme Congestion
In Hyderabad, many men who use state buses are upset because there aren't enough seats for them.
This is because lots of women are using the buses for free under a government scheme, so all the seats are taken.
The men want the bus company to put up partitions again so they can have their own seats.
Men passengers in Hyderabad state buses demand partition system to be reinstated
Congestion due to high number of women passengers under Mahalakshmi scheme
Men, senior citizens, and students left standing despite purchasing tickets
Special seats reserved for women, physically challenged, and senior citizens in the front rows
No partition system in around 3,000 city buses
- Who
- Male passengers, senior citizens, and students in Hyderabad state buses
- What
- Demand reinstatement of partition system
- When
- Currently, due to high congestion caused by Mahalakshmi scheme
- Where
- Hyderabad state buses
- Why
- To ensure proper seating allocation for all passengers
Men Passengers
Women Passengers & Government
Seating Arrangement
Men Passengers
Demand specific seating arrangements for men
Women Passengers & Government
Women passengers occupy all seats due to free service
- Scheme Name
- Mahalakshmi scheme
- Number of City Buses
- Around 3,000
- Free Service Beneficiaries
- 80% women passengers in city region