State To Run 100 E-Buses To Connect MMTS Stations
19 April 2026 7:34 PM IST19 April 2026 7:34 PM IST
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Area (HMA) and Urban Development Department & Sports Department, Government of Telangana has formally submitted a proposal to the South Central Railway for implementation of a free ridership scheme for all categories of passengers using MMTS services
The proposal is being seriously examined and all necessary procedures will be followed before submitting the same to the Railway Board for approval. — Internet
Hyderabad: The municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) department is planning to procure 100 electric buses to connect to the railway Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) stations as a part of its proposal seeking free travel on the train service. These buses will also offer free services.
Sources said the department within the next two to three days would send a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) to the South Central Railway (SCR) seeking free travel on MMTS trains and offering to pay for the charges. If the Railway Board gives the green signal, the free MMTS service, along with free connecting bus service, will start from Telangana Formation Day on June 2.
This is part of the government’s proposals aimed at reducing traffic congestion and reducing pollution by encouraging public transport. The state government has proposed to pay SCR ₹10 crore annually to reimburse it for ticket fares, irrespective of the number of passengers who use the service.
The government also asked SCR to increase the frequency of MMTS during peak hours, improve punctuality, and upgrade station facilities. The state government on its part will provide last-mile connectivity through shuttle bus service run by RTC
Government departments including the MA&UD had on April 4 submitted a proposal to the SCR offering to pick the tab for passengers who could travel for free. In its response, SCR sought a draft MoU outlining the terms of implementation which could be forwarded to the Railway Board for clearance.
SCR said MMTS services were being operated based on passenger demand and subject to operational constraints. However, no final decision has been taken at this stage and the matter remains under due process. “The proposal is on hold, it has neither been accepted nor been rejected. The Board will take a call,” said an official from the SCR.
Recently, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy also directed officials to align and strengthen MMTS services. In a review meeting on MMTS services, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the dip in the number of people using
the services.
While the SCR retains the authority to determine number of service, timings and scheduling, facilities at MMTS stations are provided as per Railway Board norms.
This is part of the government’s proposals aimed at reducing traffic congestion and reducing pollution by encouraging public transport. The state government has proposed to pay SCR ₹10 crore annually to reimburse it for ticket fares, irrespective of the number of passengers who use the service.
The government also asked SCR to increase the frequency of MMTS during peak hours, improve punctuality, and upgrade station facilities. The state government on its part will provide last-mile connectivity through shuttle bus service run by RTC
Government departments including the MA&UD had on April 4 submitted a proposal to the SCR offering to pick the tab for passengers who could travel for free. In its response, SCR sought a draft MoU outlining the terms of implementation which could be forwarded to the Railway Board for clearance.
SCR said MMTS services were being operated based on passenger demand and subject to operational constraints. However, no final decision has been taken at this stage and the matter remains under due process. “The proposal is on hold, it has neither been accepted nor been rejected. The Board will take a call,” said an official from the SCR.
Recently, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy also directed officials to align and strengthen MMTS services. In a review meeting on MMTS services, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the dip in the number of people using
the services.
While the SCR retains the authority to determine number of service, timings and scheduling, facilities at MMTS stations are provided as per Railway Board norms.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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