Almost 1 million more zero bus tickets issued to women in 3 months; Telangana RTC increases services

With the increase in the number of women passengers in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses, services have increased in various parts of the state. Image is for representational purposes only. | Photo credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR

The demand for the free bus ride scheme in Telangana continues as 35.651 million zero tickets were issued to women in the months of July, August and September this year, which is 97.20 million more than the 34.679 million tickets issued in the corresponding months of the previous year.

Increase in bus trips

In view of the increase in demand for public transport services, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has increased services in various parts of the state to accommodate passengers, as per a press release issued on Monday (October 5, 2026). In the Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem area, more routes were included between Khammam and Yellandu; by Yelland and Kothagud; Khammam and Madira and Saraipet and Khammam.

In North Telangana including Karimnagar, bus trips between Husnabad and Karimnagar have been increased; Karimnagar and Godavarikhani; Hanumakonda and Karimnagar. Similarly, services were increased between Sangareddy and Hanumakonda; Hanumakonda and Thorrur; Nalgonda and Devarakonda; Devarakonda and Miryalguda and Achampet and Devarakonda. Bus journeys between Banswada and Nizamabad have also increased; Bodhan and Nizamabad; and Kamareddy and Ramayampet.

The corporation’s vice-chairman and managing director Y. Nagi Reddy said plans have been drawn up to increase services to ensure that women passengers do not face inconvenience during the upcoming festive season.

Published – 06 Oct 2026 16:10 IST