Hyderabad: In a move that is drawing a good response from intercity travellers, TGSRTC’s decision to provide free bus connectivity for passengers travelling to Bengaluru has begun translating into a noticeable rise in bookings on the busy Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor. The initiative, aimed at making end-to-end travel more convenient, has resulted in an additional 60 to 70 ticket bookings every day, according to the corporation.The state-run transporter recently introduced a facility under which passengers holding a valid TGSRTC ticket to Bengaluru can travel free of cost on Pushpak AC buses operating between various parts of Hyderabad and the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. By simply producing their Bengaluru bus ticket, passengers can avail the complimentary feeder service, eliminating the need to spend extra on reaching the boarding point.The initiative is expected to benefit a wide range of commuters, including IT professionals, business travellers and regular passengers who frequently travel between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Besides reducing the overall travel cost, the free connectivity also offers a seamless travel experience by linking city locations with long-distance bus services.Encouraged by the positive response, TGSRTC has also expanded the number of boarding and alighting points on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru route to make its services more accessible across the city. The corporation has further decided to operate additional services in line with passenger demand and occupancy levels.TGSRTC managing director Y Nagi Reddy said, “The corporation is continuously introducing commuter-friendly initiatives with passenger convenience and safe travel as its primary objective. The encouraging response to the free Pushpak AC connectivity for Bengaluru-bound passengers reflects the demand for integrated public transport. We urge more travellers to make use of the facility”.He added that the combined strategy of free city connectivity, increased boarding points and demand-based additional services is intended to strengthen TGSRTC’s position on one of its busiest inter-state routes while offering passengers greater flexibility and convenience.
