Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Launches Common Pass for Metro and Bus Travel
Hyderabad has introduced a pass that can be used on Metro trains and some city buses.
The one-day pass costs Rs.400 and works on the day you buy or recharge it.
The monthly pass costs Rs.8,500 and lasts for 30 days.
A new card also needs a Rs.100 refundable deposit.
The pass covers eligible TGSRTC buses within the Outer Ring Road limits, but not Pushpak services.
The daily and monthly pass types cannot be changed into each other.
Reports give different information about where to buy or recharge it.
One says Metro ticket counters only, while another mentions bus terminals, Metro stations and digital options.
The common pass covers Hyderabad Metro and eligible TGSRTC city buses within Outer Ring Road limits; Pushpak services are excluded.
The one-day pass costs Rs.400 and is valid on the day of purchase or recharge.
The monthly pass costs Rs.8,500 and is valid for 30 days from purchase or recharge.
A new card requires an additional Rs.100 refundable security deposit, bringing initial costs to Rs.500 or Rs.8,600.
Reports differ on sales channels: one says Metro counters only, while another lists major bus terminals, Metro stations and digital options.
- Who
- Passengers using Hyderabad Metro and eligible TGSRTC city buses.
- What
- A common pass offering travel on both networks, with one-day and monthly options.
- When
- It came into effect on Friday; the articles do not give a calendar date.
- Where
- Hyderabad Metro and eligible TGSRTC city buses within Outer Ring Road limits.
- Why
- To make combined public transport journeys more convenient and support integrated travel.
- One-day pass value
- Rs.400; valid on the day of purchase or recharge
- Monthly pass value
- Rs.8,500; valid for 30 days from purchase or recharge
- Refundable security deposit
- Rs.100
- Initial cost for a new card
- Rs.500 for one-day; Rs.8,600 for monthly
- Bus coverage
- Eligible TGSRTC city buses within Outer Ring Road limits; Pushpak services are excluded
- Pass conversion
- One-day and monthly passes are non-interchangeable
- Purchase and recharge
- One report says Metro ticketing counters only; another mentions major bus terminals, Metro stations and digital options
- Lost or stolen card
- Pass value and card cost are non-refundable; passengers are responsible for the card
