RTC strike severely disrupts Hyderabad’s public transport system

The ongoing RTC strike has brought daily life to a near standstill, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded as most buses remain confined to depots across the city.

With nearly 20 lakh people dependent on RTC services, the disruption has hit students, working professionals, workers, sanitation staff and private employees the hardest during early morning rush hours.

At key locations like Dilsukhnagar and Lakdi-ka-pul, passengers were seen bargaining with auto drivers or walking long distances



with bags on their shoulders. Many alleged that private transport operators were charging higher fares amid the crisis.

At Uppal Depot, the impact was severe. Of 32 scheduled early morning buses, only four had reportedly operated on routes like 115 (Koti), 300, and 113.

By 9 am, around 90 services remained cancelled. Police deployment has been intensified at depots to monitor the situation.

Similarly, buses at Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) stayed off roads, worsening commuter woes.