Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Hyderabad Bus Shelters Neglected, Commuters Face Inconvenience
In Hyderabad, many bus shelters are not being taken care of, which is causing problems for people who use them every day.
The city has about 1,500 bus shelters, but some are not working because of changes in traffic and construction.
The government plans to add 411 new shelters with better roofs and seats.
However, many people still wait on the main roads, which is unsafe.
Some people say that buses don't stop at the designated stops because too many people are waiting on the road.
Women commuters want more buses to reduce overcrowding.
The people in charge of the shelters did not respond to requests for comments.
Hyderabad has around 1,500 bus shelters, with 201 becoming defunct due to traffic changes and construction.
GHMC and TGSRTC proposed adding 411 new shelters in 2022–23, featuring polycarbonate roofs and seating.
Commuters often wait on main roads, causing safety risks and inconvenience.
Only about 10% of passengers use designated bus stops, with most boarding at traffic signals.
Women commuters demand more buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours.
- Who
- Commuters, GHMC, TGSRTC
- What
- Neglect of bus shelters in Hyderabad
- When
- Ongoing issue, with 2022–23 plans for new shelters
- Where
- Hyderabad, particularly Uppal–Secunderabad–Panjagutta stretch
- Why
- Lack of maintenance, planning, and public responsibility
- Total Bus Shelters
- 1,500 (estimated)
- New Shelters Proposed (2022–23)
- 411
- Defunct Shelters
- 201
- Projected Shelter Requirement
- 609
- Shelter Features
- Polycarbonate roofs, seating arrangements