Telangana government to revise charges of Hyderabad Metro-Telangana RTC common mobility card
The Telangana government is reviewing the pricing of the common mobility card for Hyderabad Metro and TGSRTC buses following public complaints about high costs. Officials are examining feedback to determine if adjustments are necessary to reduce the financial burden on commuters.
Why it matters
Reflects the challenges of implementing integrated public transport systems and the importance of public feedback in urban policy.
Telangana government took a decision to reconsider the charges for common mobility card for Hyderabad Metro-TGSRTC services. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Monday (October 12, 2026) that the feedback and field-level situation is being examined after receiving multiple complaints from people.
The common mobility card to travel in Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses was launched on October 2, 2026. The monthly pass costs ₹8,500 including Hyderabad Metro Rail’s share ₹7,000 and TGSRTC’s share of ₹1,500. The daily pass cost ₹400 including ₹300 share of Hyderabad Metro Rail and Rs. 100 of the TGSRTC. Soon after launch people and activists that the charges are steep and unrealistic.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in