Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Launches Common Pass for Metro and Bus Travel
Hyderabad has introduced one pass that works on Metro trains and TGSRTC buses.
This means people can use the same pass when changing between these two kinds of public transport.
The one-day pass costs Rs 400, and the one-month pass costs Rs 8,500.
People can get the passes at Metro stations.
The government says the pass should make journeys easier and help reduce traffic congestion.
One report says ministers planned to demonstrate it on October 3.
Another says Vikramarka and ministers used it to travel from Begumpet to Jubilee Hills Check Post.
The government also says it is working on major infrastructure projects and plans to extend the Metro network.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched a common pass for Hyderabad Metro Rail and TGSRTC buses on October 2.
The pass costs Rs 400 for one day and Rs 8,500 for one month, and is available at Metro stations.
The government says the pass aims to make public transport more convenient and accessible and help ease traffic congestion.
One report says ministers planned a demonstration ride on October 3; another says Vikramarka and ministers travelled from Begumpet to Jubilee Hills Check Post using the pass.
Vikramarka cited Rs 52,000 crore in Hyderabad infrastructure works and plans to expand the Metro network by 122 km.
- Who
- Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launched the pass with Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
- What
- A common pass was launched for Hyderabad Metro Rail and TGSRTC bus services.
- When
- The launch was reported on October 2; accounts differ on whether the ministers' demonstration journey was planned for October 3 or had already taken place.
- Where
- The pass was launched at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad; one report describes a ride from Begumpet to Jubilee Hills Check Post.
- Why
- The government says the pass is intended to make public transport more convenient and accessible and help ease traffic congestion.
- One-day pass
- Rs 400
- One-month pass
- Rs 8,500
- Pass availability
- Metro stations
- Metro expansion plan
- 122 km
- Hyderabad infrastructure works cited
- Rs 52,000 crore
- Planned Metro Phase II cost
- Around Rs 38,000 crore
- Electric buses reported in Hyderabad
- 550 introduced; 2,200 more planned
- Demonstration journey discrepancy
- One report says it was planned for October 3; another reports a completed ride from Begumpet to Jubilee Hills Check Post.
