Nearly 1000 Vajra mini bus plans remain on hold in Hyderabad

Proposals to introduce mini buses in the city continue to remain stalled, even as the capital’s public transport system faces increasing pressure from rapid growth and rising commuter demand.

Ironically, a large fleet of mini buses procured earlier by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) lies largely unused. Nearly 100 air-conditioned ‘Vajra’



mini buses were purchased at a cost of around Rs 25 crore during the previous government to provide a premium travel experience.

However, most of these buses have remained idle for years on vacant land near TGSRTC Headquarters, with their condition deteriorating due to a lack of maintenance. Nearly half of them have now reached scrap condition and are ready for disposal.