Surge in Sankranti bus travel due to Maha Lakshmi Scheme
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Surge in Sankranti bus travel due to Maha Lakshmi Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL/KARIMNAGAR: With the state government declaring holidays from January 11, excitement for the Sankranti festival has surged as families across Telangana prepare to reunite in their hometowns and villages. To manage the influx of passengers, the Road Transport Corporation authorities in the Warangal and Karimnagar regions have arranged additional and special bus services to ensure passenger convenience. In the Warangal region, RTC officials are operating up to 700 bus services, including 400 additional and special buses running between Hyderabad and Warangal, 650 buses travelling from Warangal to Hyderabad, and 300 buses serving various parts of the erstwhile Warangal district. Similarly, in Karimnagar, the RTC is running 770 buses from Hyderabad to Karimnagar, 970 buses from Karimnagar to Hyderabad, and 860 additional and special buses covering different areas of the erstwhile Karimnagar district. K. Bhanu Kiran, deputy regional manager of the Warangal RTC, told Deccan Chronicle that depot managers, supervisors, and staff members are actively monitoring the situation to manage the crowds and operate bus services efficiently across all depots.

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Telangana govt. accords permission to SERP to fund purchase of 600 buses
3 weeks ago

Telangana govt. accords permission to SERP to fund purchase of 600 buses

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State government has decided to permit the Chief Executive Officer of Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty to fund the purchase of 600 buses by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation through Mandal Mahila Samakhyas. The TGSRTC, in turn, will pay the monthly hire charges at the rate of15 per cent EMI before the fifth of every month for …

Telangana women’s groups to lease out buses at ₹77,220 monthly charges; Govt to give guarantee for loans to buy buses
3 weeks ago

Telangana women’s groups to lease out buses at ₹77,220 monthly charges; Govt to give guarantee for loans to buy buses

The Hindu  

Soon, women’s groups in Telangana would rent buses to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation at monthly charges of ₹77,220. The State government accorded permission to 150 Mandal Mahila Samakyas to fund purchase of 150 buses, which would be leased to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Panchayat Raj Minister …

Telangana RTC introduces AC buses which pass through Nallagandla, Gopanapally and others parts of Hyderabad IT corridor
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Telangana RTC introduces AC buses which pass through Nallagandla, Gopanapally and others parts of Hyderabad IT corridor

The Hindu  

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation introduced six Electric AC buses on Monday which run through Hyderabads’s IT corridor. Four Green Metro Luxury Electric AC buses on route number 216W between Lingampally and Mehdipatnam will travel via Nallagandla, Gopanapally, Wipro, Khajaguda X Road, Dargah, Galaxy and Nanal Nagar. Two Green Metro Luxury Electric AC buses on the route number 216G between …

APSRTC to run special buses for Mahashivaratri tomorrow
1 month ago

APSRTC to run special buses for Mahashivaratri tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC will run approximately 130 special bus services to various Saiva Kshetrams in NTR district on Wednesday, February 26. Danam said 23 special bus services will run between Jaggayyapeta and Muktyla, and 15 will operate between Tiruvuru and Neeladri. The officer advised pilgrims travelling to Srisailam to reserve their seats on these special bus services online. “APSRTC is prepared …

TGSRTC announces 3,000 special buses for Shivaratri
1 month ago

TGSRTC announces 3,000 special buses for Shivaratri

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation announced 3,000 special buses for Maha Shivaratri and expressed its commitment towards a convenient journey for devotees travelling to major Shiva temples in the State. According to the TGSRTC, bus services will be available from major bus stations such as the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, Jubilee Bus Station, I S Sadan, and KPHB colony, …

Telangana: RTC to Upgrade 97 Depots, Build New Stations
2 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: RTC to Upgrade 97 Depots, Build New Stations

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation on Saturday announced that it would upgrade 97 depots and stations and construct new ones because of a surge in demand. In view of the upcoming Saraswati Pushkaram, the RTC has given approval for construction of a modern bus station in Kaleshwaram, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The meeting approved the construction of bus depots …

TGSRTC approves new bus depots, stations and infrastructure expansion to enhance public transport
2 months, 1 week ago

TGSRTC approves new bus depots, stations and infrastructure expansion to enhance public transport

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation board on Saturday approved key proposals which include setting up new bus depots and stations. Two new bus depots — one at Peddapalli, in the eponymous district, at a cost of ₹11.7 crore, and the other at Eturunagaram in Mulugu district at cost of ₹6.28 crore — have been approved. Four new bus stations …

TGSRTC buses transport lakhs of passengers to their destination this Sankranti
2 months, 1 week ago

TGSRTC buses transport lakhs of passengers to their destination this Sankranti

The Hindu  

This Sankranti holiday season, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation ramped up its efforts to cater to the festive passenger rush by pressing into service a higher number of special buses. As in previous years, the TGSRTC deployed 300 buses per day from the Greater Hyderabad Zone’s fleet to manage passenger traffic. The primary travel routes were within Telangana and …

Over 6,000 TSRTC buses to hit A.P. roads for Sankranti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 6,000 TSRTC buses to hit A.P. roads for Sankranti

The Hindu  

More than 6,000 buses of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will hit the roads in the Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh during the Sankranti period. The special buses will be operated to Narsapuram, Bhimavaram, Razole, Visakhapatnam, Ongole, Vijayawada, Amalapuram, Malkipuram, Gudivada, Rajamahendravaram, Machilipatnam, Guntur and other places in Krishna, Eluru, West and East Godavari, Guntur, Prakasam and other districts, …

Ensure adequate buses for passengers during Sankranti, APSRTC chief tells staff
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ensure adequate buses for passengers during Sankranti, APSRTC chief tells staff

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Chairman Konakalla Narayana on December 10 urged officials of the public transport carrier to ensure that no passenger waiting at the bus stand should be left behind during the Sankranti festival. He directed the officials to deploy staff on special duty at bus stations for continuous monitoring of the situation and ensure regular review …

Travel to Mahakumbh 2025: RSRTC unveils special bus routes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel to Mahakumbh 2025: RSRTC unveils special bus routes

India Today  

The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation has announced a special bus service to facilitate pilgrims traveling to the 'Mahakumbh 2025' in Prayagraj. SERVICE START DATE AND ROUTE The special bus service will commence operations on January 12, 2025, starting from Sindhi Camp bus station in Jaipur The buses will cover a journey of over 700 kilometres, passing through Bharatpur, Agra, …

TGSRTC braces for passenger rush on Sankranti
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TGSRTC braces for passenger rush on Sankranti

The Hindu  

Ahead of Sankranti, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has geared up to deal with the massive influx of bus passengers. In anticipation of lakhs of passengers, the corporation had already announced that it would press into service as many as 6,432 special buses to cater to the rush with people from Hyderabad going to their hometowns within Telangana and …

Telangana launches 112 electric buses in Hanamkonda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana launches 112 electric buses in Hanamkonda

Deccan Chronicle  

Hanamkonda: Telangana minister Ponnam Prabhakar, along with other state ministers and local leaders, inaugurated a fleet of 112 electric buses at Hayagreeva Chary Ground in Hanamkonda. Minister Prabhakar highlighted the success of the Mahalakshmi scheme, which provides free bus travel for women, emphasising its contribution to women's empowerment and the state's economy. Furthermore, the minister announced plans to distribute new …

Kakinada-Rajahmundry and Vice Versa Commute Turns Difficult
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kakinada-Rajahmundry and Vice Versa Commute Turns Difficult

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Passengers travelling by APSRTC buses between Kakinada and Rajamahendravaram and vice versa are facing great difficulties to reach their destinations, in particular during the morning and evening hours. However, the Rajamahendravaram non-stop services halt at Rajanagaram, Diwan Cheruvu, GSL Hospital and Lala Cheruvu, while Kakinada non-stop services stop at Samalkot bridge, Madhavapatnam and Pratap Nagar. To avoid such delay, …

Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag
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3 months ago

Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inaugurated four new buses at the Visakhapatnam Depot on Sunday as part of his North Andhra tour. The new fleet includes one super luxury bus and three express buses, which will operate on routes connecting Visakhapatnam to Paderu, Vizianagaram, and Amalapuram. During the inauguration, the minister announced plans to expand the state's …

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam
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3 months ago

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited the Visakhapatnam Depot of APS RTC, as part of his North Andhra tour, on Sunday. Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that measures would be taken for introduction of the ‘free bus scheme for women’, as promised by the TDP before the elections, in the near future. RTC Zonal …

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses
3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards sustainable public transport, transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the Public Transportation Department will soon receive 2,000 electric buses. Accompanied by MLA B Vijaya Chandra, Minister Reddy toured the town in the newly introduced buses and stressed the government's commitment to reorganising the RTC and recruiting drivers and conductors. The Minister announced plans …

One year on, TGSRTC aims for transition to electric buses; implements zero-fare scheme for women, sees spike in ridership by nearly 28%
3 months, 2 weeks ago

One year on, TGSRTC aims for transition to electric buses; implements zero-fare scheme for women, sees spike in ridership by nearly 28%

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to replace its entire diesel fleet in Hyderabad Greater Zone with 2,800 electric buses, marking a significant step toward creating a sustainable public transport system. The past year has also witnessed the successful implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme., as many as 110.93 crore zero-fare tickets to women passengers were issued, leading to …

Two bus depots at Mulugu, Pedappalli soon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two bus depots at Mulugu, Pedappalli soon

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the sanction of two new RTC bus depots in the state after 10 to 15 years. “The state government is steering RTC, which has faced losses for over a decade, towards profitability,” Prabhakar stated. Orders for Mulugu depot were handed to Panchayat Raj Minister D Anasuya and for Peddapalli, it was given to MLA …

Telangana: Students Urge Officials for More RTC Buses
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Students Urge Officials for More RTC Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Students of the Rukmapur Government Model School in Choppadandi Mandal have written around 1,600 letters to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, local MLA Medipally Sathyam and district collector Pamela Satpathy for additional RTC buses to be allocated to ease their daily commute to school and home. About 450 students, including 350 girls, from nearly 17 …

Revanth Asks RTC to Buy More Buses
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Revanth Asks RTC to Buy More Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has directed the Telangana Road Transport Corporation to initiate plans to purchase new buses to meet the increasing demand of commuters. During a review meeting held at the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to assess the public's evolving needs and explore innovative ways to enhance transportation services. Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar …

550 city buses, 7,000 roadways buses to ply during Mahakumbh-2025
6 months, 2 weeks ago

550 city buses, 7,000 roadways buses to ply during Mahakumbh-2025

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation will operate 7,000 buses for the convenience of pilgrims attending the grand mega religious fair of Mahakumbh-2025. For Representation Only: UPSRTC buses The rollout will be executed in two phases, with 3,050 buses being deployed in the first phase, followed by the full fleet of 7,000 buses running on the roads in the second …

RTC Bus with 72 Passengers Escapes Major Crash in Jagtial
7 months, 1 week ago

RTC Bus with 72 Passengers Escapes Major Crash in Jagtial

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: At least 72 passengers travelling in a hired RTC bus on Sunday had a narrow escape when its two rear wheels came off on the outskirts of Morapally village on Jagtial district. Jagtial bus depot manager Sunitha, speaking to Deccan Chronicle, said the bus was hired from a private party. After learning about the incident, RTC staff from Jagtial …

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister
8 months, 1 week ago

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said the Telangana Road Transport Corporation would be strengthened to improve the public transport facility in the state. Flagging off the Rajadhani AC bus and three delux services at the RTC depot here, he said 3,035 employees would be recruited in the corporation and tenders would be called for purchase of another 1,500 …

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has made it clear that the promised free bus transport for women in Andhra Pradesh will be delayed, but it “will be implemented.” “We are studying the systems in Karnataka and Telangana RTCs. He emphasised the pivotal role of both workers and passengers within the organisation and said the government would provide the workers …

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister
8 months, 3 weeks ago

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has said that the APSRTC bus stand at Kuppam will be developed on par with the bus depots of the highest standard in the country. Mr. Ramprasad Reddy, along with the senior officials of APSRTC Nellore Zone and depots in Chittoor district, launched five new buses at the Kuppam depot on June 26. After …

RTC announces free lifetime bus pass for baby girl born at Karimnagar station
9 months ago

RTC announces free lifetime bus pass for baby girl born at Karimnagar station

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The management of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation on Wednesday announced a free lifetime bus pass for the baby girl who was born at the Karimnagar bus station on Sunday. It is to be noted here that the RTC management earlier had taken a decision to provide free bus passes to the children who are born either in …

RTC Staff Felicitated for Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Bus Station
9 months, 1 week ago

RTC Staff Felicitated for Helping Woman Deliver Baby at Bus Station

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar felicitated the staff of the Karimnagar RTC bus station for their help to a pregnant woman in delivering a healthy baby at the bus station in Karimnagar on Sunday. The 36-year-old migrant labour, Kumari, was on her way to Kunta Bhadrachalam along with her husband and suffered labour pain around the time the bus reached …

Telangana: Ponnam Prabhakar lashes out at Modi for linking free bus travel to Metro ‘woes’
10 months ago

Telangana: Ponnam Prabhakar lashes out at Modi for linking free bus travel to Metro ‘woes’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for linking free bus travel for women with the viability of Metro rail. The free bus travel was introduced to provide financial benefit to the women, the minister said. In an interview with a television channel, the prime minister had said that in order to win …

Andhra-bound TSRTC passengers complain of delays on polling day
10 months, 1 week ago

Andhra-bound TSRTC passengers complain of delays on polling day

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Travelling from Hyderabad to their hometowns on Monday morning, primarily to cast their votes in simultaneous Assembly and Parliamentary polls, several passengers belonging to Andhra Pradesh complained of facing long delays on the TSRTC buses they had booked. The commuters also claimed that neither the RTC customer care services nor the bus staff were responding to their calls. Sajja …

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP
10 months, 1 week ago

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections in the two Telugu states, the TSRTC has deployed an additional fleet of buses for the convenience of commuters travelling to their native place to vote. Mahalakshmi scheme likely to influence voter turnout Nizamabad TSRTC officials have arranged 15 additional buses to accommodate the increased number of passengers traveling to Andhra …

Election frenzy chokes bus, railway stations across Andhra Pradesh
10 months, 1 week ago

Election frenzy chokes bus, railway stations across Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The day has almost arrived for the Andhra people, who are eagerly waiting to exercise their franchise to elect their beloved leader to power. However, the commute to their hometowns has become a herculean task for people, who migrated to other states for livelihood, as almost all the bus and railway stations are choked with incoming and outgoing passengers, …

Shortage of RTC buses affects voters, daily travellers
10 months, 1 week ago

Shortage of RTC buses affects voters, daily travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: With elections slated on Monday, election authorities have taken over many of the APSRTC buses for transportation of election materials as well as staff. This has resulted in cancellation of scores of intercity buses, causing inconvenience to daily travellers and those trying to reach their native places in time for voting on Monday. An auto driver wanted Rs 700 …

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months

The Hindu  

The Mahalakshmi free bus ride scheme, launched by the Congress government in Telangana, has emerged as a beacon of financial relief for women and transgender persons across the State, collectively saving them ₹1,177 crore in just four months, according to official sources. Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are domiciled in Telangana, can …

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy

The Hindu  

The State government will back the entire transport ecosystem including multimodal public initiatives and passenger mobility to raise an additional revenue of ₹500 to the exchequer, said Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai. Announcing the fourth edition of Prawaas, a multimodal transport show scheduled to be held between August 29 and 31 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, the …

Telangana: Teething troubles plague Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme, bus diversion worsens overcrowding
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana: Teething troubles plague Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme, bus diversion worsens overcrowding

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: “If someone falls down, who is responsible? If cases are booked, who is responsible?” asked a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation driver in a video doing rounds on social media. The video has elicited various responses from netizens on the 'Mahalakshmi free bus travel for women' scheme. As per the Corporation, a staggering three crore women travelled in TSRTC …

Maha Lakshmi Scheme: 100 Buses Unveiled To Celebrate Success
1 year, 1 month ago

Maha Lakshmi Scheme: 100 Buses Unveiled To Celebrate Success

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Celebrating the success of the Maha Lakshmi scheme, in which 15 crore women have travelled free on bus in two months, the RTC added 90 buses dedicated to the scheme on Saturday. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy symbolically handed over a cheque for Rs 535 crore to the RTC for the scheme. "The Maha Lakshmi scheme was launched not …

Mahalakshmi scheme restores RTC’s glory: Ponnam
1 year, 1 month ago

Mahalakshmi scheme restores RTC’s glory: Ponnam

Deccan Chronicle  

Distributing the Karunya appointment letters to around 45 members at the Karimnagar Bus Depot 2 on Sunday, Prabhakar underlined that for implementing the Mahalakshmi scheme in a smooth manner, the state government has purchased 1,000 extra buses. Further, it is taking steps for appointing 3,000 employees for starting RTC services on new routes.The minister underlined that as many as 43,000 …

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares
1 year, 2 months ago

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: As the Sankranti festival approaches, private bus operators across Andhra Pradesh have seized the opportunity to significantly hike ticket fares on routes connecting major cities. Private buses on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route, typically charge Rs 400, Rs 600, Rs 700 and Rs 870, but have increased the fares to Rs 1,100, Rs 2,500, Rs 3,000; and Rs 5,600 for this …

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses
1 year, 2 months ago

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is ensuring a hassle-free Sankranti for citizens by organizing 4,484 special buses for those traveling to their hometowns. TSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure passenger safety and comfort, with special camps set up in congested areas and additional facilities provided as needed. Regular fares …

RTC forms Panel, Hired Bus Owners Call off Strike
1 year, 2 months ago

RTC forms Panel, Hired Bus Owners Call off Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Hired Bus Owners Association has called off its proposed strike from Friday after the TSRTC decided to form a committee to resolve the issues emanating from the Maha Lakshmi scheme for free bus travel, by January 10. The association, with 2,700 bus owners, highlighted five issues, with regard to fuel and maintenance charges, among others. “We …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to add around 1,400 new electric buses to its fleet, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday. CM Siddaramaiah said the 1,400 new buses will be added to the BMTC's fleet by April next year. CM Siddaramaiah spoke to reporters about the matter and said …

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM
1 year, 2 months ago

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that 1,400 new electric buses will be added to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April next year. "So far, Karnataka women have undertaken 120 crore rides in state transport buses for free since the launch of the Shakti scheme. The new electric buses have been added to promote public transport services …

Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Warangal, Karimnagar regions
1 year, 3 months ago

Free bus travel scheme rolled out in Warangal, Karimnagar regions

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal/Karimnagar: The ‘Maha Lakshmi’ scheme, one of the Six Guarantees promised by the Congress, which provides free travel for girls, women and transpersons of all age groups in ordinary and express buses of the TSRTC within the state, has been launched in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts on a grand note on Saturday. There are nine RTC bus depots …

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

The Hindu  

December 09, 2023 02:22 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - HYDERABAD: On the third day after taking oath as Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme and Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme - enhanced to ₹10 lakh - in Hyderabad on Saturday. Under the Maha Lakshmi Scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are …

CM A. Revanth Reddy to flag-off Maha Lakshmi free bus' facility today
1 year, 3 months ago

CM A. Revanth Reddy to flag-off Maha Lakshmi free bus' facility today

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will flag-off the Maha Lakshmi free bus scheme for women and third gender persons at the State Assembly around 1.30 pm here on Saturday. Only women from Telangana would be eligible to avail the service after furnishing valid identity cards to confirm their residence proof like Aadhaar card, driver licence or voter ID card. …

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Buoyed by the success of ‘Shakti’ scheme to allow free travel for women in State run buses which came into effect from June this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials concerned to initiate steps to procure as many as 5675 new buses to be pressed into service to cater to the growing demand of passengers. A couple …

Karnataka bus torched in Maratha quota violence in Maharashtra
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka bus torched in Maratha quota violence in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

A Karnataka government’s bus, carrying 45 passengers, was one of six buses set on fire during the Maratha community’s agitation for reservation in the Jalna district of Maharashtra on Friday evening, people familiar with the matter said. The divisions of Belagavi, Hubballi, Vijayapur, Bagalkot, and Chikkodi, along with numerous depots, run more than 300 buses daily to Maharashtra The Karnataka …

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