Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) operated 2,474 special buses between October 9 and 14 to meet passenger demand during the Dasara festival.
The corporation achieved 94.07 per cent of its target, Managing Director Y. Nagi Reddy said in a statement. The additional services helped accommodate the festive rush across Telangana.
Khammam district topped the state by achieving 133.33 per cent of its target. Medak followed with 123.15 per cent, while Adilabad recorded 116.90 per cent.
On October 10, TGSRTC operated 689 special buses against the planned 529. The corporation introduced the additional services after passenger demand increased unexpectedly.
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TGSRTC deployed another 227 buses in Greater Hyderabad to manage the increased passenger traffic during the festive period.
Meanwhile, Nagi Reddy directed officials to review passenger demand daily and arrange additional services wherever necessary on October 16 and 17.
The corporation will also operate special buses for passengers returning to Hyderabad after the Dasara celebrations. Officials have been asked to monitor passenger movement and adjust services according to demand.
Passengers can book tickets through the official TGSRTC website or contact its call centre for information about special services.
Travellers can visit www.tgsrtcbus.in or call 040-69440000 and 040-23450033 for booking assistance and service details.
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