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Hyderabad Launches Common Pass Linking Metro And Buses
Hyderabad has introduced one pass that people can use on both Metro trains and TGSRTC buses.
This means commuters will not need separate passes for these two types of transport.
A one-day pass costs Rs 400, while a one-month pass costs Rs 8,500.
People can buy the passes at Metro stations.
The government says the plan will make travel easier and help reduce traffic jams.
Ministers will test the pass by travelling on the Metro and a bus on October 3.
The government also plans to expand the Metro network by 122 kilometres.
It is introducing more electric buses and working on other city infrastructure projects.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched a common pass for Hyderabad Metro and TGSRTC buses.
The pass costs Rs 400 for one day and Rs 8,500 for one month, and will be available at Metro stations.
The initiative is intended to make public transport more convenient, affordable and accessible while easing traffic congestion.
Ministers plan to demonstrate the pass by travelling on the Metro and a TGSRTC bus on October 3.
The government cited Rs 52,000 crore in ongoing Hyderabad infrastructure works and plans to expand the Metro network by 122 km.
- Who
- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar launched the pass.
- What
- A common pass was introduced for Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus services.
- Where
- The launch took place at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad, and passes will be available at Metro stations.
- When
- The pass was launched on Friday, October 2; ministers planned a demonstration trip on October 3.
- Why
- The government says the initiative will make public transport more convenient and accessible and help ease traffic congestion.
Key facts
- One-day pass
- Rs 400
- One-month pass
- Rs 8,500
- Available at
- Metro stations
- Metro expansion planned
- 122 km
- Ongoing Hyderabad infrastructure works
- Rs 52,000 crore
- Electric buses introduced
- 550
- Additional electric buses planned
- 2,200
- Electric autorickshaw conversion funding
- Rs 200 crore
Quotes
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister who helped launch the Metro-RTC Common Pass
“The common pass will make daily and monthly travel across Metro Rail and TGSRTC buses easier and more accessible, particularly for people travelling within the core urban areas.”
NDTV
Sources
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