Inter-State, long distance buses to halt at terminals outside city soon

The Telangana government is planning a series of measures to reduce vehicular congestion within the city, restrict entry of long-distance buses, both private and public, and provide last mile connectivity, by setting up four bus terminals around Hyderabad.

Minister for Transport Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday (September 15) said that efforts are under way to have the proposed bus terminals at Gajulararam, Shamshabad, L.B. Nagar and Ghatkesar. The government is also studying the availability of land for these projects. While approximately a 100-acre land parcel is being considered at Gajulararam, another land parcel around 150 acres in size is near Shamshabad, he said.

According to Mr. Prabhakar, the steps will lead to easing of traffic congestion. It will also reduce vehicular pollution, among other things by the large number of buses entering and being parked in the city.