Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced a significant reduction in Metro–RTC combined travel pass fares as a Diwali gift to the people of the state.
The government has taken this decision with the objective of reducing the travel expenses of commuters and making public transportation more affordable and accessible.
Revised Travel Pass Prices:
Daily Combined Pass: Reduced from ₹400 to ₹275, offering a saving of ₹125.
Monthly Combined Pass: Reduced from ₹8,500 to ₹4,000, providing savings of ₹4,500.
Daily Pass Benefits:
Metro Rail: ₹200 allocation.
RTC Bus Services: ₹75 allocation.
Allows four single journeys per day.
Monthly Pass Benefits:
Metro Rail: ₹3,000 allocation.
RTC Bus Services: ₹1,000 allocation.
Maximum of 50 single Metro trips per month.
Unlimited travel on RTC buses.
The revised fares will come into effect from November 8.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that the government is prioritising the financial interests of commuters and that this decision will provide significant relief to ordinary people who depend on public transportation for their daily travel.
