CS directs HMR to procure coaches, explore common mobility passes
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has ordered the Hyderabad Metro Rail to procure more coaches and develop a common mobility ticketing system with the state transport corporation. The initiative aims to improve commuter convenience by allowing single-ticket travel across different public transport modes.
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Integrating public transport systems is a key urban planning strategy to reduce traffic congestion and improve efficiency in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) officials to expedite the procurement of additional coaches, develop a common mobile ticketing application with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGRTC), and explore the introduction of daily, weekly and monthly travel passes for metro commuters .
Mr. Jaju, who chaired the Hyderabad Metro Rail Board of Directors meeting for the first time as HMR Chairman, issued the directions during a meeting held at the Telangana Secretariat on Friday.
Emphasising the need for seamless public transportation, he called for the implementation of a common mobility ticketing system across public transport services, including HMR and TGRTC. The proposed system would enable passengers to travel using a single ticket across multiple modes of transport, thereby improving commuter convenience.
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