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TGSRTC to launch night bus services on six routes from Aug 29
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will introduce dedicated night bus services on six major routes from August 29. The services will operate roughly between 10 pm and 5 am, with…
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will introduce dedicated night bus services on six major routes from August 29. The services will operate roughly between 10 pm and 5 am, with buses every 30 to 60 minutes depending on demand. The move aims to provide affordable public transport for IT employees, students, and other late-night commuters who currently rely on private vehicles or cabs.
Routes include 10H (Secunderabad-Hitec City), 290U (Secunderabad-Hayathnagar), Koti-Patancheru, 222A (Koti-Patancheru via Hitec City), 219 (Secunderabad-Patancheru), and 195W in Bachupally. Initially, about eight buses will be deployed per route. TGSRTC officials said they will monitor passenger response and adjust frequency and timings after launch.
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Hyderabad's IT corridor has long lacked reliable public transport during late-night shifts, forcing thousands of employees into expensive cab rides or private vehicles. TGSRTC's move mirrors similar night-bus experiments in Bengaluru and Delhi, where dedicated routes improved workforce mobility but required sustained subsidy support. The six routes cover major employment hubs and residential corridors, but the success depends on maintaining intervals and safety during off-peak hours. The corporation will review ridership data after launch, likely in the first month, to decide whether to expand or cut services. Any route with consistently low occupancy may face frequency reduction or withdrawal.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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