The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has reduced ticket fares for Metro Deluxe and E-Metro AC buses in Hyderabad to improve occupancy and ease commuter costs during summer.

What Is the Fare Reduction?

TGSRTC has revised fares in select city bus categories:

Metro Deluxe: ₹30 ➝ ₹25 (for 4 km)
E-Metro AC: ₹35 ➝ ₹25

The move is aimed at encouraging more passengers to opt for AC buses amid rising temperatures.

Why Was the Decision Taken?

Officials revealed that:

Over 60% occupancy was not being achieved in AC bus categories
There are currently:
- 275 Metro Deluxe buses (255 trips)
- 90 electric AC buses (731 trips)

Lowering fares is expected to:

Increase passenger footfall
Improve occupancy ratio
Reduce financial burden on commuters

Push for Electric Mobility

TGSRTC also announced plans to strengthen electric bus services under the PM e-Drive Scheme.

Upcoming plans include:

Introduction of 1,085 new electric buses
Expansion of electric mobility in Greater Hyderabad
Faster and eco-friendly urban transport

Benefits for Passengers

Affordable AC travel during summer
Improved comfort
Better public transport accessibility
Reduced dependence on private vehicles

Key Entities

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation – Implementing authority
PM e-Drive Scheme – Central government EV initiative

Final Verdict

TGSRTC’s fare reduction for Metro Deluxe and E-Metro AC buses comes as welcome relief for Hyderabad commuters. Coupled with the planned induction of over 1,000 electric buses, the move signals a strong push toward affordable and sustainable public transport in the city.