“BRS did not start a single new bus in 10 years, Congress focus on improving infrastructure”: Telangana Transport Minister
(source : ANI) ( Photo Credit : ani)
In Hyderabad, Telangana, the state’s transport chief has blasted the former ruling party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), over its lack of new buses during its decade in power. Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that BRS never launched a single new bus or created jobs in that time, while his current government has rolled out thousands of buses, hired staff, and upgraded infrastructure.
The comments came after a “Chalo Bus Bhavan” protest that gathered crowds demanding a rollback of the recent bus‑fare hike by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). Prabhakar struck back at BRS, saying the party failed to deliver for the people and left taxpayers complaining about fare increases.
“I’m not a government that sells bus stands,” Prabhakar told reporters. “We are here to serve the public, to keep our drivers safe and to keep the organisation moving forward.” He added that his administration’s approach to TSRTC is built on service, safety, and progress.
BRS leaders responded by submitting a formal request to the TSRTC managing director for an immediate reversal of the fare hikes. KT Rama Rao, BRS working president, urged that the government cut the increased cost for commuters. He argued that the current chief minister, Revanth Reddy, has raised fares five times in the last 20 months, a move that BRS claims drags ordinary citizens back to the red light.
BRS spokesperson Harish Rao said the fares directly benefit the government, pointing to a recent 1,500‑crore loan the state secured by privatising the Jubilee and Hyderabad bus stations. He warned that the administration is ill‑prepared to run public transport and accused it of “practising a circus” instead of governance. Rao also raised concerns that BRS members have been arrested since the change in government, citing “house arrest” incidents and police deployment across the state.
The fare increase took effect on October 6. City buses now add ₹10 to the minimum fare. Passengers on City Ordinary, Metro Express, E‑Ordinary, and E‑Express routes pay an extra ₹5 for the first three stops and ₹10 from the fourth stop onward. The hike has sparked widespread protest, with many commuters demanding fairer prices and accountability from the TSRTC and the state government.
This clash highlights a broader debate over public transport funding, service quality, and political accountability in Telangana. As the TSRTC deals with increasing passenger demands, the state government faces mounting pressure to balance costs while ensuring reliable, affordable bus service for Hyderabad’s residents.
Source: aninews
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