TGSRTC runs over 2,400 special buses to clear festive rush so far this Dasara season

With Dasara festive rush in full swing, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation ran as many as 2,474 special buses between October 9 and October 14. For this period, the transport behemoth had earmarked 2,630 special buses. According to the TGSRTC, a sudden spurt in passenger activity was witnessed on October 10 which led to operating of 689 special buses, as against the planned 529. 42% of its goal. “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 TGSRTC said in a statement.