TGSRTC makes monthly bus passes cheaper, attractive

Hyderabad: In a move to increase revenue and attract more passengers towards public transport, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced nine additional benefits and special concessions under its Monthly Season Ticket (MST) scheme.

By making monthly bus passes more affordable, the corporation aims to encourage students, employees, and regular commuters to shift towards organised public transport and opt for monthly passes instead of purchasing individual tickets every day. The revised scheme will come into effect across Telangana from November 14.

As part of its revenue-enhancement strategy, TGSRTC has removed the distance restriction for issuing monthly season tickets, enabling more passengers to become eligible for the scheme. Toll Plaza charges will now be calculated for only 20 days instead of 25 days, reducing the financial burden on commuters.

The corporation has also introduced Deluxe monthly season tickets, which will be valid on Deluxe and e-Deluxe services, providing passengers with more travel options and potentially encouraging greater utilisation of premium bus services.

Furthermore, MST holders will be allowed free travel on Sundays in all categories of city bus services operating in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Nalgonda and Karimnagar. However, the concession will not apply to Pushpak Airport Liner services in the Greater Hyderabad Zone or on other government holidays.

TGSRTC has introduced a Combo Ticket facility for an additional Rs 20 per journey. Palle Velugu pass holders can use Express and e-Express services, while Express MST holders can travel on Deluxe and e-Deluxe buses. Palle Velugu pass holders, however, will not be eligible to travel on Deluxe or e-Deluxe services.

The corporation has also extended a 10 per cent discount on the basic ticket fare in Super Luxury and higher-category services for MST holders travelling on routes other than their designated routes within Telangana.

A senior officer at TGSRTC said “With two-month MST holders getting five extra days of validity and three-month pass holders receiving an additional 10 days without any extra charge.” Under the slogan, ‘Travel with TGSRTC – Save More’, the corporation has appealed to students, employees, and daily commuters to make maximum use of the revised concessions, which will come into force on November 14.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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