Archive · 8 Oct 2026
TGSRTC Plans More Than 7,000 Special Buses for Dasara
TGSRTC is preparing extra buses for people travelling during Dasara.
It plans to run more than 7,000 special buses across Telangana and to nearby states.
Buses will leave from busy places in Hyderabad and can be arranged for some colleges, hostels and communities.
A group needs at least 30 passengers to request a direct bus.
The busiest travel days are expected to be October 9, 10, 16 and 17.
Extra arrangements are also planned for return trips on October 25 and 26.
Special buses may cost more than regular buses on those dates.
Women can still travel free on the services covered by the Mahalakshmi scheme.
Passengers can book ahead or contact TGSRTC for information.
TGSRTC plans to operate more than 7,000 special buses across Telangana and to neighbouring states for the Dasara rush.
The reports list 3,533 buses for the Karimnagar zone, 2,155 for the Hyderabad Zone and 1,312 Greater Hyderabad special services; these are separately stated allocations.
Heavy travel is expected on October 9, 10, 16 and 17, with return-trip arrangements on October 25 and 26.
Groups of at least 30 passengers can request direct services from communities, campuses or other specified locations; some buses will serve major Hyderabad hubs.
Special-bus fares may be up to 1.5 times regular fares on the specified dates; women’s free travel under the Mahalakshmi scheme continues on named services.
- Who
- TGSRTC and people travelling for Dasara, including students, community groups and women eligible under the Mahalakshmi scheme.
- What
- More than 7,000 special buses are planned, including services from Hyderabad and direct group bookings.
- When
- October 9, 10, 16 and 17, with return-trip arrangements on October 25 and 26; no year is specified.
- Where
- Across Telangana and to neighbouring states, with Hyderabad services from major passenger hubs and other locations.
- Why
- To meet expected heavy passenger demand during the Dasara festival.
Fare adjustment rationale
Passenger fare impact
Higher fares on special services
Fare adjustment rationale
TGSRTC says fare revisions of up to 1.5 times are permitted under a 2003 government order and help cover additional diesel and operational costs.
Passenger fare impact
Passengers using special buses on the specified dates may pay up to 1.5 times the regular fare; regular bus fares are unchanged.
- Planned services
- More than 7,000 special buses across Telangana and to neighbouring states.
- Reported zone allocations
- 3,533 buses from the Karimnagar zone; 2,155 from the Hyderabad Zone; and 1,312 special services from the Greater Hyderabad Zone.
- Expected peak dates
- October 9, 10, 16 and 17.
- Return travel
- Additional arrangements are planned for October 25 and 26.
- Minimum group size
- At least 30 passengers for requested direct community or group services.
- Special-bus fares
- Up to 1.5 times regular fares on the specified festival and return-travel dates; regular buses retain regular fares.
- Women’s free travel
- The Mahalakshmi scheme continues on Palle Velugu, Express, City Ordinary and Metro Express regular and special services.
- Booking and information
- Advance reservations are available through TGSRTC’s website; reports also list call centre numbers 040-69440000 and 040-23450033.
