One pass, many perks: TGSRTC rolls out revised MST from Nov 14
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has decided to introduce a revised Monthly Season Ticket (MST) scheme beginning Saturday, November 14.
It will offer nine additional benefits to women and other regular commuters across the state.
Under Mahalakshmi scheme, women can avail free bus travel, however Deluxe and e-Deluxe buses are not covered. But with under the MST scheme, holders can travel on Deluxe and e-Deluxe buses.
For women, the fare, including toll charges, will be calculated for 15 days instead of the existing 20 days. For other commuters, the period considered for toll charges will be reduced to 20 days.
Free Sunday travel for Telangana RTC pass holders
TGSRTC has introduced free Sunday travel for MST holders on all categories of city buses in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Nalgonda and Karimnagar. However, the facility will not be available on Pushpak Airport Liner services in the Greater Hyderabad zone.
Moreover, for issuing monthly season tickets, the corporation has withdrawn the distance restriction.
It has also introduced a common Deluxe monthly pass that allows commuters to travel on both Deluxe and e-Deluxe buses.
Additional benefits under revised TGSRTC scheme
The scheme also offers a combi-ticket facility. The facility allows passengers to travel by higher-category buses upon payment of an additional Rs 20 per journey.
Under the facility, Palle Velugu monthly pass holders can travel on Express and e-Express buses. Similarly, Express pass holders can use Deluxe and e-Deluxe services.
However, passengers holding Palle Velugu passes cannot use Deluxe or e-Deluxe buses.
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