Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday interacted with TSRTC driver and conductor staff during a bus journey in Siddipet, assuring them that the government is committed to resolving their issues. He recalled his recent meeting with Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders, where he reiterated the government’s intention to address long-standing concerns raised by employees.
The minister travelled from the Duddeda toll gate to the Siddipet Collectorate on a TSRTC bus operated by the Karimnagar depot. Speaking to the crew, he highlighted the administration’s appreciation for their cooperation in calling off the strike, which allowed services to resume without inconvenience to the public.
Ponnam Prabhakar expressed his gratitude to RTC employees for stepping back from the protest in the interest of passengers. He said their responsible decision ensured continued access to transport across the state.
During the journey, the minister also interacted with women commuters. He enquired about their travel experience and sought feedback on the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme, which provides free bus travel to women in Telangana.
The visit was part of the minister’s effort to directly observe RTC operations and understand commuter needs on the ground.
సిద్దిపేట జిల్లా దుద్దేడ టోల్ గేట్ నుండి సిద్దిపేట కలెక్టరేట్ వరకు కరీంనగర్ డిపో ఆర్టీసీ బస్సు లో ప్రయాణం చేయడం జరిగింది
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మహా లక్ష్మి పథకం ద్వారా మహిళలకు ఆర్టీసీ లో అందుతున్న ఉచిత ప్రయాణం… pic.twitter.com/C0fw8RpmoQ— Ponnam Prabhakar (@Ponnam_INC) May 7, 2025
