Inter-State, long distance buses to halt at terminals outside city soon
The Telangana government plans to construct four new bus terminals on the outskirts of Hyderabad to reduce inner-city traffic congestion and pollution. Long-distance buses will be restricted from entering the city center, with passengers transferring to local transit options like the Metro and RTC buses.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project represents a significant shift in urban planning aimed at improving traffic flow and environmental quality in a rapidly growing metropolitan area.
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.
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