Hyderabad Metro uses ‘personal rapid transit system’ to solve last mile connectivity issues

Designed to improve last-mile connectivity for Hyderabad Metro Rail commuters, the Personal Rapid Transit System (PRTS) is expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles and medium public transport. File | Photo credit: NAGARA GOPAL

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMR) has completed a techno-economic feasibility study for the introduction of the Personal Rapid Transit System (PRTS) to improve last-mile connectivity for metro commuters, ease traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility through Public Private Partnership (PPP), Managing Director Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a stakeholder workshop to gather feedback on the proposed system, he said PRTS will offer a reliable, convenient and eco-friendly transport option that will enable commuters to travel seamlessly between metro stations and their destinations.

The system is expected to increase metro ridership, reduce reliance on private vehicles and medium public transport, and help ease traffic congestion in fast-growing areas of the city. Feedback from government departments, experts and private stakeholders is being gathered to move the project forward, he said.

LEA Associates consultant BM Setty explained how PRTS compared to other public transport systems and outlined two priority areas of study. The first includes the Raidurg-Kukatpally corridor, including the Raidurg and HITEC City metro stations and the financial district. The other includes Secretariat, Hussainsagar, Begumpet, Assembly Area and Secunderabad West Metro Station.

The presentation discussed the proposed network, ridership estimates, potential depot locations and the challenges associated with delineating certain sections. Government Adviser (Urban Transport and Metro) NVS Reddy highlighted the benefits of the proposed system in improving first and last mile connectivity.

Representatives of government agencies, traffic police, transport authorities, real estate developers, technology firms and academic institutions, including IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad and Osmania University, participated in the program moderated by HMR Principal Project Manager B. Anand Mohan, a press release said.

Published – 27 Oct 2026 19:13 IST