Hyderabad cuts monthly Metro-bus pass from Rs 8,500 to Rs 4,000

Hyderabad commuters can now use combined Metro and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) travel passes at substantially reduced rates, with the revised fares coming into effect on Sunday, November 8.

The Telangana government has reduced the monthly pass price from Rs 8,500 to Rs 4,000, while the daily combined pass has been cut from Rs 400 to Rs 275.

Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the fare reductions as a Diwali concession, stating that the move was intended to make public transport more affordable and reduce the commuting expenses of passengers who use both Metro trains and city buses, reported The New Indian Express.

Under the revised monthly pass structure, Rs 3,000 will be allocated towards Metro travel and Rs 1,000 towards RTC bus services.

The pass allows holders to make up to 50 single Metro journeys each month, while there is no restriction on the number of RTC bus journeys.

The revised daily pass costs Rs 275, comprising Rs 200 for Metro travel and Rs 75 for RTC bus services. It allows up to four single Metro journeys a day.

The revised rates represent a saving of Rs 4,500 for monthly pass holders and Rs 125 for daily pass users.

The monthly pass has therefore become approximately 53 per cent cheaper, while the daily pass has been reduced by 31.25 per cent.

The government has directed the concerned agencies to make the necessary arrangements for implementing the new fares from November 8.

The integrated pass arrangement is intended to make it easier for passengers to combine Metro and bus journeys for their daily commute, improving the appeal of public transport across Hyderabad.

The fare reduction comes as the state government looks to strengthen coordination between Metro rail and RTC bus services and encourage commuters to use public transport instead of private vehicles.

The lower prices are expected to provide some relief to office workers, students and other regular passengers who depend on both transport networks.