TGSRTC is now one of the best public transport systems in the country
Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has emerged as one of the best public transport organisations in the country. He stated that TSRTC currently operates 10,170 buses through 97 depots and 364 bus stations, serving nearly 6.5 million passengers every day with the support of around 55,000 employees.
The minister said the Mahalakshmi free bus travel scheme for women has become a historic success, with over 326 crore free journeys recorded so far. According to him, women have collectively saved Rs 11,377 crore in travel expenses under the scheme, providing significant financial relief to families. Criticizing the previous government, he alleged that TSRTC had been neglected for a decade, with no new buses purchased during that period. He said the present government resolved the key demands of RTC employees soon after assuming office and reinstated 355 employees who had lost their jobs under various circumstances.
He appreciated the contribution of TGSRTC drivers, conductors and employees in strengthening the corporation and appealed to the public to support the state-owned transport service.
Ponnam assured that the proposed Nagarkurnool bus stand would be built with modern amenities and developed as a model bus station for the state. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to extending RTC bus services to every village connected by roads.
The minister was speaking after an extensive tour of Nagarkurnool district on Wednesday where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects. He was accompanied by Tourism, Culture and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Nagarkurnool MLA Dr. Kuchukulla Rajesh Reddy, and MLC Kuchukulla Damodar Reddy.
The minister began his visit by laying the foundation stone for a new TGSRTC bus stand at Timmajipet. He later made a surprise visit to the BC Residential School at Uyyalawada, where he interacted with students, enquired about their academic facilities and grievances, and instructed officials to address their issues promptly.
Later, he unveiled the statue of former Chief Minister Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in Nagarkurnool town and inaugurated the newly constructed Regional Transport Authority (RTA) office. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new TSRTC bus stand in Nagarkurnool town.
Meanwhlie, Jupally praised Ponnam for steering the Transport Department efficiently and putting TGSRTC back on the path of profitability. He alleged that the previous government had pushed TGSRTC towards privatization, whereas the present government is focused on strengthening the public transport system.
He appealed to the people to continue supporting MLA Dr K Rajesh Reddy for the development of Nagarkurnool.
