RTC plans CCTVs and augmentation of passenger facilities at 86 bus stations

Telangana: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has decided to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at all bus stations to strengthen passenger safety, crowd management and operational monitoring.

The corporation has prepared a new action plan to improve passenger amenities, strengthen bus station management and ensure smooth movement of commuters across the State, according to an RTC press release here on Tuesday.

As part of the initiative, TGSRTC has identified 86 major bus stations that record a daily footfall of over 5,000 passengers. Passenger information and communication facilities have already been introduced at these stations.

A controller has been appointed at each of the 86 bus stations, while dedicated enquiry and contact numbers have also been provided. These facilities will enable passengers to obtain details of bus services and timings without difficulty.

New bus timetable boards will soon be displayed at all the stations to provide clear and updated information on bus operations.

Public Address Systems (PAS) have also been installed at bus stations to regularly announce details of bus services, particularly the timings of the first and last buses.

The proposed CCTV systems will be connected directly to the respective regional offices and the TGSRTC headquarters. This will enable centralised and continuous monitoring of passenger movement, crowd conditions and bus station operations.

TGSRTC Managing Director Y. Nagi Reddy said the corporation was committed to continuously improving passenger facilities across Telangana and strengthening public transport services.