Hyderabad: TSRTC preparing to buy 1050 new diesel buses

Hyderabad: In an effort to improve public transport services, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) announced the acquisition of 1,050 new diesel buses worth Rs 400 million, according to a recent press release.

The decision is in line with the growing demand for buses, especially after the launch of Mahalaxmi Yojana, which provides free bus services to women across Telangana.

The upcoming acquisitions include 400 express buses, 512 Palle Velugu, 92 Lahari sleeper cum seater and 56 AC Rajdhani buses.

The corporation plans to gradually induct these buses and make them available to the public in March 2024.

In the initial phase, 80 modern buses will be introduced starting December 30, including 30 express, 30 Rajdhani AC and 20 Lahari sleeper cum seater (without air conditioning).

The official ceremony of taking possession of the new buses will begin at 10 am on Saturday from the Ambedkar statue on NTR Marg.

Transport Minister, Ponnam Prabhakar, will grace the event as the invited principal pointing out the new buses. TSRTC MD VC Sajjanar and other officials of the corporation will also participate in the program.