Hyderabad: Telangana has abolished all transport check posts in the state from October 22. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar confirmed the move on Wednesday, calling it a key step to modernise and digitalise transport services.
Check posts removed to drive online service shift
Speaking at the Khairatabad RTA office, Prabhakar announced that the state had issued a formal order to shut down all check posts. He said the government took this decision two months ago to improve transparency, curb corruption, and bring public services online.
“The check posts are now completely closed,” he said, emphasising the need for faster, cleaner administration in the sector.
EV incentives show impact; scrappage plan underway
The minister also highlighted strong growth under the state’s EV policy. Telangana has waived ₹577 crore in taxes so far. As a result, EV sales increased from 0.03% to 1.13%.
To further reduce pollution, the government approved 20,000 electric autos in Hyderabad. It also cleared 10,000 autos each for LPG and CNG, in addition to 25,000 retrofitted vehicles.
Vahan, Sarathi, and AI to improve public service
Prabhakar said Telangana will roll out the ‘Vahan’ and ‘Sarathi’ digital platforms statewide. These systems will allow citizens to register vehicles and apply for licences online.
He announced a new vehicle scrapping policy aligned with Central guidelines. This includes mandatory radium stickers for vehicle visibility and compliance.
To improve efficiency, the department will also adopt AI tools. “These reforms will help us deliver transport services quickly and without delay,” he noted.