TGSRTC plans to launch smart cards for bus travel

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is all set to modernise its ticketing and pass system by introducing smart cards for bus travel.

The corporation has already started the groundwork to roll out the facility in a phased manner, starting with student bus passes and later extending it to the beneficiaries of the ‘Mahalakshmi’ free bus travel scheme for women.

As per available information,



the TGSRTC authorities intend to make the process of availing and renewing bus passes more convenient which would also enable the corporation to adapt to the latest digital technology.

Currently, there are over 5 lakh student bus passes in circulation across the State, and students until now are required to visit designated counters for renewals. If the proposed smart card system comes into use, smart cards could be recharged digitally.