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**Hyderabad Commuters to Face Increased Bus Fares as Telangana Funds Electric Fleet Transition**
Hyderabad, India – October 4, 2025 – Commuters using Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) city buses will see an increase in fares starting October 6th. The fare revision, dubbed an “infrastructure fare,” is designed to fund the development of infrastructure to support the state’s transition to an all-electric bus fleet within Hyderabad city limits.
The new structure will see an increase of ₹5 for the first three stages of travel on regular city buses, with a ₹10 increase for stages four and beyond. Metro Deluxe and e-Metro AC bus services will experience a ₹5 increase for the first stage and ₹10 for each subsequent stage.
According to the Telangana government, the revenue generated from this fare hike will be dedicated to replacing all diesel buses operating within the Outer Ring Road with 2,800 electric buses by 2027. The initiative is part of a larger state plan to promote clean energy and reduce air pollution in the region.
The ambitious plan includes constructing 10 new bus depots and upgrading 19 existing ones with high-tension charging connections. Ten intermediate charging stations will also be developed across the city. The total cost of this transition is estimated to be ₹392 crore. The government believes this investment will significantly improve air quality and create a more sustainable public transportation system for Hyderabad.
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