Telangana RTC union polls underway; results on October 17
Elections for the recognized union of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are currently underway, with results expected on October 17. Thousands of workers are voting across the state to determine union representation for the next term.
Why it matters
Union elections in state-run transport corporations are critical for labor relations, wage negotiations, and the operational stability of public transit systems.
The long-pending elections for recognised union of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) began on Friday (October 9, 2026) with thousands of workers voting, and others expected to cast their vote across the State. The results of the election are scheduled to be announced on October 17.
A total of 34,899 workers are on the electoral roll, of which 13,797 are from the Greater Hyderabad Zone. These include 5,109 drivers, 6,509 conductors, 1,476 garage staff, and 703 classified as others.
The last time polls for union recognition were held on July 19, 2016 with the recognition being accorded to the Telangana Mazdoor Union.
The polls for recognised union of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) underway in Hyderabad on Friday (October 9, 2026) | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
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