TGSRTC runs over 2,400 special buses to clear festive rush so far this Dasara season
With the Dasara festive rush in full swing, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has operated 2,474 special buses between October 9 and October 14 to accommodate heightened passenger demand.
Planned deployment and achievement rate
For the six-day period, the corporation had earmarked 2,630 special services. With 2,474 buses actually operated, TGSRTC reported an achievement rate of 94.07% for its planned festive operations.
Midweek surge prompts additional services
According to the corporation, a sudden spike in passenger traffic was recorded on October 10. In response, TGSRTC operated 689 special buses that day, significantly exceeding the 529 services initially planned.
Zone-wise performance
The Karimnagar Zone operated 1,565 buses against a target of 1,770, achieving 88.42% of its goal, the corporation said. The Hyderabad Zone operated 682 buses against a target of 860, achieving 79.30%.
Preparations for peak travel days
Anticipating another surge in travel demand on October 16 and 17, TGSRTC leadership directed staff to scale up operations as required. “Anticipating a high volume of passengers on October 16 and October 17, TGSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Y Nagireddy directed officials to operate additional buses wherever necessary. He emphasised that officials must ensure the smooth operation of these special services without any complications,” the corporation said in a statement.
Outlook
The expanded fleet and responsive scheduling underscore TGSRTC’s efforts to keep pace with festive travel demand. With instructions issued for additional services and an emphasis on smooth operations, the corporation is preparing to manage expected passenger volumes through the peak of the Dasara season.
