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{{Primary sources|date=June 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Telangana State Road Transport Corporation
| logo = TSRTC LOGO.png
| industry = [[Public transport bus service]]
| type = Public Sector Corporation under the Ministry of Transport of the State [[Government of Telangana]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|br=yes|2014|06|02}}
| area_served = {{Unbulleted list
| [[Telangana]]
| [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| [[Karnataka]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| [[Tamil Nadu]]
| [[Chhattisgarh]]
| [[Goa]]
}}
| key_people = {{Unbulleted list
| [[Puvvada Ajay Kumar]] ([[Ministry of Transport|Transport Minister]], [[Government of Telangana|Govt. of Telangana]])
| [[Bajireddy Goverdhan]], [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
([[Nizamabad (Rural) (Assembly constituency)]],
[[Chairman]])
| V. C. Sajjanar, IPS ([[Vice-Chairman]] and [[Managing director|MD]])
}}
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|130400000|(2021)}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/tsrtc-rakes-in-a-per-day-revenue-of-1304-crore/article36082740.ece|title = TSRTC rakes in a per day revenue of ₹13.04 crore|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 24 August 2021|last1 = Mohammed|first1 = Syed}}</ref>
| num_employees = 47,947 (Aug 2021)
| parent = [[Government of Telangana|Ministry of Road Transport, Government of Telangana]]
| subsid = TSRTC Logistic Services
| website = {{URL|http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in}}
| hq_location_city = [[Hyderabad, Telangana]]
| hq_location_country = India
}}

'''Telangana State Road Transport Corporation''' (abbreviated as '''TSRTC''') is a state-owned corporation that runs bus transport services to and from the Indian state of [[Telangana]]. It was formed in 2014 by splitting the [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]].<ref name="TGSRTC">{{cite news|title=It will be TGSRTC from June 2 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/it-will-be-tgsrtc-from-june-2/article6014676.ece |first=Suresh |last=Krishnamoorthy |date=16 May 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Hyderabad |access-date=28 January 2015}}</ref> Many other Indian metro towns in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Goa]], [[Odisha]] and [[Chhattisgarh]] are also linked with the services of [[TSRTC]]. It serves about 1 crore passengers every day, having three zones and services operating through 97 depots.<ref name="acc1">{{cite web|title = TSRTC Profile|url = https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/profile.php|website = tsrtc.telangana.gov.in|access-date = 15 Aug 2020}}</ref>

== History ==
Road transport corporation in Telangana State was first established as NSRRTD ([[Nizam State Railways - Road Transport Division|Nizam State Rail & Road Transport Department]]), a wing of Nizam State Railway in the erstwhile [[Hyderabad State]], in 1932, with 27 buses and 166 employees. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) was established on 11 January 1958 in pursuance of the Road Transport Corporations Act 1950. Consequent upon [[Telangana movement|bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state]] into Telangana and residual Andhra Pradesh, TSRTC operated as a separate entity from 03.06.2015. The [[Government of Telangana]] has subsequently established Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), on 27.03.2016, under the Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950.

==Divisions==
TSRTC has three zones: Hyderabad Rural (HR), Greater Hyderabad (GHz), and Karimnagar (KRMR). It is further subdivided into 13 regions and 25 divisions. It has a fleet of 10,460 buses, of which around 2000 are hired vehicles. TSRTC buses undertake operations on 36,593 routes.

==Types of services==
TSRTC operates a number of different kinds of services, both for urban transport as well as intercity and village transport.

=== Premium services ===
Air-conditioned buses are branded as "Vajra", "Vennela", "Garuda Plus", "Garuda" and "Rajadhani" (previously known as Indra).

*'''Vajra'''
TSRTC started its new service named Vajra with tag line 'Mobility Redefined' and 'Service At Doorstep'. These are the Mahindra's COSMO 3.3 Liter BS-IV AC Buses. The goal of Vajra was to reduce the hassle of commuters having to travel to a bus station in Hyderabad in order to board an intercity service. Vajra bridged that gap by providing intercity services from various colonies in [[Hyderabad]] to [[Warangal]], [[Nizamabad district|Nizamabad]], [[Godavarikhani]] and [[Karimnagar]] city.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/vajra/AboutVajraServices.pdf | title=Telangana State Road Transport Corporation | publisher=tsrtc.telangana.gov.in | access-date=18 October 2020}}</ref>

*'''Vennela'''
Vennela is the most expensive service operated by TSRTC. Vennela translates to 'moonlight' in Telugu. These are [[Isuzu Motors|Isuzu]] buses fabricated by [[JCB (company)|JCB]] with3.88 sleeper berths arranged perpendicular to the body similar to a first-class train. Each berth has its own LED TV with pre-loaded movies. Value-added services include a 500ml water bottle, facial wipes, and a blanket. After the split from APSRTC, Vennela services were slowly losing traction and were eventually phased out. In its waning years, there were only three Vennela buses in TSRTC. All of them were operated to Bengaluru out of Hyderabad-3 depot in [[Musheerabad]]. Although not scrapped, all 3 buses are currently stabled and are no longer in regular service. A few other buses were downgraded into the Garuda brand.

*'''Garuda Plus'''[[File:Garuda Plus(Scania).jpg|alt=Premium Service|thumb|222x222px|'''GARUDA Plus'''(Scania)]]

TSRTC operates multi-axle buses of Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Scania branded as Garuda Plus buses. Designed for superior ride quality, these buses have reclining seats, while a few older buses also have calf rests. There are two/three LED TVs in each coach with pre-loaded movies depending on the make. As in Vennela, passengers are given a 500ml water bottle, a blanket and a packet of facial wipes. TSRTC operates Garuda plus buses on intercity and interstate routes between urban centers such as [[Khammam]]-Bengaluru, [[Hyderabad]]-[[Adilabad]], Hyderabad-[[Karimnagar]], Hyderabad-[[Mumbai]], Hyderabad-[[Vijayawada]], Hyderabad-Bengaluru, [[Nizamabad, Telangana|Nizamabad]]-Bengaluru, Nizamabad-[[Tirupati]], [[Warangal]]-Bengaluru, [[Godavarikhani]]-Bengaluru, Karimnagar-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-[[Pune]], Hyderabad-[[Chennai]], Hyderabad-[[Nagpur]], Hyderabad-[[Bhadrachalam]], Hyderabad-[[Kakinada]].

*'''Garuda'''
TSRTC operates bi-axle buses of [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]] and Isuzu make branded as Garuda. There have been no additions to the fleet since 2009 apart from a few Vennela which were downgraded as Garuda. This class of service is being phased out. Designed for superior ride quality, these buses have reclining seats. As in Vennela, passengers are given a 500ml water bottle, a blanket and a packet of facial wipes. Some popular Garuda routes are [[Hyderabad]]-[[Warangal]] and [[Karimnagar]], [[Vijayawada]].

*'''Rajadhani'''[[File:TSRTC Rajadhani Bus.jpg|thumb|213x213px|'''Rajadhani A/C''']]
TSRTC operates AC buses built on [[Ashok Leyland]]'s 12M Viking chassis and Volvo 8400 City Buses branded as <nowiki>''</nowiki>Rajadhani<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Introduced in 2011, these buses were earlier branded as Indra. Rajadhani buses act as a bridge between mid-level service "Super Luxury" and premium service "Garuda Plus". These buses are generally operated to state capital Hyderabad from various district headquarters. These are also operated on high-frequency long-distance routes. Only water bottles are provided in these buses.

=== Mid-level services ===
[[File:Super Luxury.jpg|thumb|182x182px|'''Super Luxury''']]
Mid-level services are branded "Super Luxury", "Deluxe" and "Express".
* '''Super Luxury'''

These are non-air conditioned 2+2 [[Recliner|push back]] services which are run from major cities. These are video coaches in which various movies are played. Most of the buses are of [[Ashok Leyland]], [[Tata Motors|Tata]], [[Eicher Motors|Eicher]] etc.
* '''Deluxe'''

These are non-air conditioned 2+2 services which are run as intercity services. The color of a Deluxe bus is [[Violet (color)|violet]]. Most of the buses are of Ashok Leyland, Tata, Eicher, etc.
* '''Express and Semi Express'''
[[File:TSRTC Express Bus Service.jpg|thumb|'''Express Service'''|199x199px]]
These are non-air conditioned 3+2 services which are run as intercity services. The color of an Express bus is light blue and dark blue. Most of the buses are of Ashok Leyland, Tata, and Eicher.

TSRTC runs city route buses in urban areas like [[Suryapet]], [[Mahabubnagar]], [[Siddipet]], [[Godavarikhani]] and [[Khammam]].
[[File:Palle Velugu Service.jpg|alt=Entry Level Service|thumb|197x197px|'''Palle Velugu''']]

=== Entry-level services ===
[[File:TSRTC's JnNURM Metro Express bus in Khammam.jpg|thumb|194x194px|'''Metro Express''']]
Entry-level ordinary service is branded as "Palle Velugu" and "Mini-Pallevelugu". These buses constitute the majority of TSRTC's fleet, and are used to provide connectivity to villages and small towns. Palle Velugu are typically used on short routes connecting villages and small towns to larger towns.
[[File:TSRTC'S JnNURM 2 VOLVO MetroLuxury.jpg|thumb|191x191px|'''Hyd City Metro Luxury & Rajadhani A/C''']]

=== Urban services ===

City buses in Hyderabad and Warangal are also branded in a similar fashion. Air-conditioned city buses are branded "Metro Luxury". The city buses to [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] (RGIA) are branded "Pushpak(Airport Liner)". Mid-level city services are branded "Metro Deluxe" and "Metro Express" whereas the entry-level "Ordinary" buses are not given any name but are commonly referred to as a "City Bus". These service categories should not be confused with local arrangements like "Merupu", "Trisul" and "Ramabanam".

=== Special Hire Services ===

TSRTC also provides buses for special hire to individuals and organisations for any purpose such as tours, pilgrimage, marriage transport, excursions etc.<ref>https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/HowtoCharteraBus.php</ref> All kinds of buses are available for Special Hire, each with their own tariff rate.<ref>https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/TariffTable.php</ref>
[[File:Olectra - BYD Electric Bus Hyderabad 4.jpg|thumb|231x231px|'''Pushpak Airport Liner (Electric Bus)''']]

=== Electric Buses ===
TSRTC inaugurated 40 Electric buses<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fleet of 40 electric buses hits Hyderabad roads|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/mar/06/fleet-of-40-electric-buses-hits-hyderabad-roads-1947386.html|access-date=2021-10-17|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> in the capital city, which is the first STU to add electric buses under FAME scheme and named it as '[https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/img/airportfinal08102021.pdf Pushpak Airport Liner]', Which has replaced the '[[Tata Marcopolo|Tata Marcopolo AC]]' buses with '[[BYD K9|Olectra BYD eBuzz K9]]' buses which connects the Hyderabad International Airport from different locations in the city.

=== Cargo Services ===
[[File:TSRTC Cargo Bus Service.jpg|thumb|161x161px|'''Cargo & Parcel Service''']]
In June 2020, TSRTC launched its Cargo Services in State.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/tsrtc-launches-cargo-services/article31873476.ece|title = TSRTC launches cargo services|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 19 June 2020}}</ref> These cargo vehicles were refabricated from older, retired passenger buses, and were launched with the goal of transporting governmental goods such as books, departmental materials, question papers and answer sheets for educational institutions and other goods being supplied by the government. Each depot has been supplied with 2 cargo vehicles, and are available for hire by private parties as well.

During the [[COVID-19]] crisis, TSRTC cargo vehicles were used extensively to transport pharmaceuticals and medicinal supplies, as well as farm goods, groceries, and other logistics for the government.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1261934433650667526|user=drusawasthi|title=In #Telangana the #IFFCO field team...|date=17 May 2020}}</ref>

=== Initiatives ===
[[File:TSRTC Mobile Bio Toilets.jpg|thumb|'''TSRTC Mobile Bio Toilets'''|186x186px]]
TSRTC has converted few scrapped buses into Bio Mobile Toilets which are equipped with an exclusive unit for transgender, two units for women and one unit for men. The mobile toilets will be into service at places that experience high footfall and places where gatherings are held in the state.

==Awards and achievements==
* 2nd best STU at National Level in KMPL improvement during the period from October 2019 to September 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-15|title=National-level award for TSRTC|url=https://telanganatoday.com/national-level-award-for-tsrtc|access-date=2021-10-12|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref>
*TSRTC has been adjudged as “WINNER” in the category “(4) Initiatives taken for adoption of Fossil Fuel/EV vehicles /Alternative Fuel in public transport” for introduction of “Electric Vehicles”<ref>{{Cite web|title=TSRTC|url=https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/awards.php|access-date=2021-10-12|website=www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in}}</ref>
*Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation has presented Golden and Silver awards for the year 2019-20 on improvement in fuel efficiency<ref>{{Cite web|title=TSRTC|url=https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/awards.php|access-date=2021-10-12|website=www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in}}</ref>
*Highest KMPL fuel efficiency for the year 2014-15<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/tsrtc-bags-mileage-award/article8325797.ece TSRTC bags mileage award]</ref><ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/230316/tsrtc-bags-two-major-awards.html TSRTC bags two major awards]</ref>
* Award for Excellence 2016 - Best Bus Transportation<ref>[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-07-07/TSRTC-gets-award-for-excellence/240254 TSRTC gets award for excellence]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/tsrtc-bags-award-for-the-second-time/article8817722.ece TSRTC bags award for the second time]</ref>

== Accidents and incidents ==
* On 11 September 2018 India's worst bus tragedy took place in Telangana when a bus belonging to Jagtial depot was jam-packed with 88 passengers swerved off a ghat road and hurtled 30 feet down onto a valley at Sanivarampet killing 56 people and injuring 32 on board. The mishap occurred when bus driver Srinivas lost control over the wheel near Sanivarampet. Srinivas reportedly failed to slow down the vehicle as he failed to see a speed-breaker. When the bus hit the bump at high speed, Srinivas lost control over the wheel, resulting in the mishap. The vehicle rolled four times before falling onto the valley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/kondagattu-bus-accident-at-least-55-feared-dead-as-tsrtc-bus-falls-into-gorge/articleshow/65766302.cms|title=57 dead, 32 hurt in India's worst bus tragedy in Telangana - Times of India ►|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-05}}</ref>

== Protest ==
48000 employees stayed off work for a period of 52 days starting 5 October 2019, protesting against hostile working environments, arbitrary pay cuts and loan denials, unsanitary workplaces, long working hours, as well as asking for a merger of the corporation into the state government.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/explainer-why-4-rtc-employees-have-died-and-48000-are-strike-telangana-111420|title = Explainer: Why 4 RTC employees have died and 48,000 are on strike in Telangana|newspaper = The News Minute|date = 30 October 2019}}</ref>

The transport strike was met with solidarity from other unions such as the Teacher's Union, Employees Union, TNGO, TS TRANSCO etc.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bouyed-by-tngo-support-tsrtc-jac-to-intensify-strike/article29693923.ece|title = Bouyed by TNGO support TSRTC-JAC to intensify strike|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 15 October 2019}}</ref>

The strike was met with brutal suppression from the state government and [[Telangana Police]], who fired non lethal rounds into crowds of protestors, as well as taking a large number of them into custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/hyderabad/tsrtc-strike-police-take-agitators-into-custody-in-telangana/videoshow/71661682.cms|title=TSRTC strike: Police take agitators into custody in Telangana | City - Times of India Videos|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

Unable to continue amid the brutal suppression, the workers were finally forced into calling off the strike on 25 November.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/latest/944874/telangana-transport-employees-strike-called-off-after-52-days|title=Telangana transport employees' strike called off after 52 days}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|https://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/}}
*[https://www.tsrtconline.in/oprs-web/ Ticket Booking Site]
* [https://www.yatra.com/bus-operators-india/tsrtc TSRTC]

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