TGSRTC runs over 2,400 special buses to clear festive rush so far this Dasara season - The HinduUpdated - October 18, 2026 05:39 am ISTWith Dasara festive rush in full swing, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation ran as many as 2,474 special buses between October 9 and October 14.For this period, the transport behemoth had earmarked 2,630 special buses. With 2,474 buses running, the RTC recorded an achievement rate of 94.07%.According to the TGSRTC, a sudden spurt in passenger activity was witnessed on October 10 which led to operating of 689 special buses, as against the planned 529.Karimnagar Zone operated 1,565 buses against a target of 1,770, achieving 88.42% of its goal. Similarly, the Hyderabad Zone operated 682 buses against a target of 860, achieving 79.30%.“Anticipating a high volume of passengers on October 16 and October 17, TGSRTC Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Y Nagireddy directed officials to operate additional buses wherever necessary. He emphasised that officials must ensure the smooth operation of these special services without any complications,” the TGSRTC said in a statement.Published - October 15, 2026 08:22 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 }