Tempers rise on second day of stir as Telangana RTC calls for temporary driver applications - The HinduUpdated - April 23, 2026 11:22 pm IST - HYDERABADEmployees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) protesting at Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station in Hyderabad on Thursday. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA GAs the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) workers’ stir entered its second day on Thursday, the State road transport undertaking grappled with a worker attempting to harm himself, even as it sought to fill massive gaps in service by operating all its hire buses and electric buses.Shankar Goud, a driver from Narasampet, set himself on fire, while protesting a delay in the absorption of workers with the government. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment.Published - April 23, 2026 09:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }