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CS orders Hyderabad Metro to get more coaches, common pass
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) to speed up procurement of additional coaches and work with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGRTC) on a common mobile ticketing app. He also ordered exploring daily, weekly and monthly travel passes for metro commuters.
The Hindu reports that Jaju, chairing his first HMR Board meeting, stressed a single-ticket system across public transport modes. The meeting reviewed Phase I takeover progress, Phase II land acquisition, utility shifting, and approvals for the next phase. Senior officials from finance, police, and urban development attended.
The Indian Opinion
A common mobility pass sounds convenient, but Hyderabad has heard such promises before. The real test is not a fancy app but actual interoperability: will a bus-to-metro transfer cost the same or less than a single ride? Watch whether TGRTC and HMR publish a joint fare structure within six months. Until then, this is just another good intention on paper.
Source: thehindu.com
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