Telangana RTC slashes Pushpak Airport bus fares, effective from October 7
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has announced a significant reduction in fares for its Pushpak airport bus services. The move aims to improve occupancy rates after a previous fare hike led to a decline in passenger numbers.
Why it matters
This decision reflects the challenges public transport agencies face in balancing operational costs with affordability for commuters.
After a hike in ticket fare in June 2025 that left passengers reeling, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) on Tuesday (October 06, 2026) announced a reduction by up to 40% on its Pushpak AC buses operating to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Hyderabad outskirts. The revised ticket prices will come into effect on October 7.
On services from Miyapur — the fare from Miyapur crossroads was reduced from ₹350 to ₹250, while the fare from JNTU was slashed from ₹350 to ₹200. The fare from Shilparamam was reduced from ₹300 to ₹200 and from ₹300 to ₹150 for the services from Gachibowli.
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