Telangana RTC slashes Pushpak Airport bus fares, effective from October 7 - The HinduUpdated - October 07, 2026 12:00 pm IST - HYDERABADTraveling in Pushpak bus service to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad will cost less from October 7, 2026. File | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA GAfter 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.Similarly, the fares on Pushpak services from Lingampally to the airport were reduced. The fare from Lingampally was cut from ₹300 to ₹200, while the fare from Alwyn X Road was reduced from ₹350 to ₹200. The fare from Kondapur was reduced from ₹300 to ₹200, while passengers boarding at Kothaguda and Gachibowli will now pay ₹150, down from ₹300.The fare last year saw an increase following internal deliberations at the TGSRTC, where officials raised concerns over stagnant pricing, and low occupancy as important issues that were affecting operational costs.Published - October 07, 2026 11:58 am 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 }