Archive · 19 Jun 2025
TGSRTC Adds Toll Fee to Fare, Raises Concerns
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is making bus tickets more expensive.
They're adding extra charges for tolls, costing passengers an additional Rs 10 for each toll gate the bus goes through.
This is because the tolls, along with fuel and bus maintenance, have become more expensive.
People are worried this might make fewer people want to ride the buses.
Bus employees are also concerned because the government isn't reimbursing them on time for free rides given to women.
The government also gives special discounts to many other people, but the government has not provided clear answers on how to pay for those.
TGSRTC is adding toll charges to regular ticket fares.
Passengers will pay Rs 10 per toll gate crossed.
The fare hike, implemented June 9, is due to rising toll charges, diesel prices, and maintenance costs.
Ticket sales may be impacted, especially given the free travel scheme for women.
Trade unions are concerned about delayed government reimbursements and concessions.
- Who
- TGSRTC passengers and officials, and trade unions.
- What
- TGSRTC is increasing fares by adding toll charges to regular ticket fares.
- When
- The change was implemented on June 9.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Due to increased toll charges, diesel prices, and maintenance expenses.
TGSRTC
Trade Unions
Fare Hike Justification vs. Union Concerns
TGSRTC
Necessity due to increasing costs to meet breakeven costs.
Trade Unions
Trade Unions have concerns about the increase and state government's reimbursement delays.
- New Charge
- Rs 10 per toll gate
- Example Route
- MGBS to Jedcherla (Rs 20 extra)
- Factors for Hike
- Rising toll charges, diesel prices, maintenance expenses
- Concern
- Impact on ticket sales, delayed reimbursements