Ponnam said the government is fulfilling every promise made to TGSRTC employees. He explained that officials and union leaders discussed 32 demands during a meeting. Out of these, 29 issues are already being addressed by the RTC management, while the remaining three require government decisions.

The minister confirmed that an 11% salary fitment will be implemented from July salaries. He also said Labour Joint Commissioner Sunita has been appointed as the nodal officer to conduct recognition union elections soon.

According to Ponnam, elected union representatives will be included in the committee that prepares the RTC merger plan. He urged employees not to believe rumours and assured them that the government is committed to completing the merger in a transparent manner.

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During his visit to Peddapalli, the minister spoke about plans to improve public transport services. He said the government will upgrade bus stations and add better facilities for passengers.

Prabhakar also said the state will buy new buses and fill vacant posts. These steps aim to strengthen RTC services across Telangana.

The minister gave another update on the RTC Merger with Government. He said trade union elections will take place first. After that, the government will hold talks with union leaders and move the merger process forward.

He assured RTC workers that the government will listen to their concerns. The announcement has created fresh hope among employees waiting for a decision on the merger.

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TGSRTC officials said passengers will continue to travel at the current fares for now. The corporation wants to protect common people from extra financial pressure. Officials added that they may review the situation later if diesel prices remain high for a long period.

The transport corporation operates more than 10,000 buses across Telangana and uses nearly six lakh litres of diesel every day. According to internal estimates, every ₹1 increase in diesel price adds more than ₹1 crore burden per month on the corporation. The recent fuel price rise may increase TGSRTC expenses by nearly ₹10 crore every month.

Even with the growing financial burden, TGSRTC has chosen not to pass the cost to passengers through a TGSRTC fare hike.

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Many students complained about missing classes due to the lack of frequent bus services. They said reaching schools and colleges on time had become a daily struggle. Industrial workers from nearby factories also voiced frustration, saying the shortage of buses caused delays and increased travel expenses.

Local residents added that despite repeated requests, no action had been taken by RTC officials. They pointed out that IDA Bollaram, being an industrial area, required stronger connectivity to key parts of Hyderabad and its suburbs. Several regular commuters joined the demonstration to support the demand for better transport facilities.

Police arrived at the scene and urged the protesters to disperse peacefully. They assured that the issue would be discussed with RTC authorities soon. The roadblock caused a brief traffic jam, but normal movement resumed once the protest ended.

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