Politics · India · 1 hr ago
Telangana to review Hyderabad Metro and bus pass charges
Telangana plans to review the prices of a common travel pass for Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses.
The pass launched on October 2, 2026.
It costs ₹400 for a day or ₹8,500 for a month, with the price divided between the metro and bus services.
Passengers and activists complained that the charges were too high and unrealistic.
Critics also noted that the pass does not cover MMTS trains or other services for completing the first or last part of a journey.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the government does not want to place an excessive cost burden on passengers.
The government is examining public feedback and will meet senior officials before deciding whether to change the charges.
Telangana will review the charges for a common mobility card covering Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the government was examining public feedback and conditions on the ground after receiving complaints.
The card was launched on October 2, 2026.
Its monthly pass costs ₹8,500, while its daily pass costs ₹400.
Critics have called the charges steep and unrealistic, and say the pass does not cover MMTS or last-mile transport options.
- Who
- The Telangana government is reviewing the charges. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the review.
- What
- The government will reconsider the prices of a common Metro and bus mobility card.
- When
- The card launched on October 2, 2026. The minister announced the review on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The government received complaints and is examining public feedback and conditions on the ground.
Critics of the charges
Telangana government
Affordability
Critics of the charges
Critics say the charges are steep and unrealistic.
Telangana government
The government says it does not intend to burden people with excess charges.
Coverage
Critics of the charges
Critics say the card excludes MMTS and last-mile options such as shared autos and shuttle services.
Telangana government
The government says it will consider public opinion before deciding on the charges.
the government does not intend to burden people with excess charges
The common mobility card for Hyderabad Metro Rail and TGSRTC buses was launched.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the government would reconsider the charges after complaints and examine feedback and conditions on the ground.
The minister said a meeting with senior officials would be held to decide on the charges.
- Monthly pass
- ₹8,500: ₹7,000 for Hyderabad Metro Rail and ₹1,500 for TGSRTC
- Daily pass
- ₹400: ₹300 for Hyderabad Metro Rail and ₹100 for TGSRTC
- Launch date
- October 2, 2026
- Announced review
- October 12, 2026
- Excluded services cited by critics
- MMTS and last-mile options including shared autos and shuttle services
Sources
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