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TGSRTC Karimnagar Hired Drivers Protest Over Breath Tests

Hired Bus Drivers Protest Against Breathalyser Tests in Karimnagar

Karimnagar: Hired bus drivers of TGSRTC staged a protest at the Karimnagar bus stand on Saturday, claiming they were being unfairly treated by the corporation officials.

The drivers said that even though they did not drink alcohol, breathalyzer tests showed high alcohol levels. However, when tested at traffic police stations, the results were zero.

They also mentioned that one of their colleagues, Suresh, was removed from duty six months ago due to a similar issue. They accused RTC officials of purposely harassing hired drivers and said they would meet the corporation’s MD, VC Sajjanar, to discuss the matter.

On Friday, Suresh tried to set himself on fire in front of Karimnagar Depot-1, frustrated over not being reinstated despite multiple requests. Security personnel stopped him in time by pouring water on him.

Suresh had lost his job in September 2024 after failing a breathalyzer test. Even though he repeatedly requested to return to work, officials did not allow it, pushing him to attempt suicide.

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Nirmal Passengers Protest for More Buses

Passengers in Nirmal, Telangana, protested on Tuesday demanding more buses due to overcrowded routes. They stopped a TGSRTC bus and urged the transport corporation to increase services to Ponkal village and nearby areas.

Commuters expressed frustration over buses regularly exceeding their capacity, causing discomfort. They staged a sit-in protest at Ponkal village to emphasize the urgent need for more frequent bus services.

Local residents pointed out that the current scarcity of buses leads to overcrowding on routes to Ponkal, Potharam, Ananthapet, and Kamlkot. This compels them to resort to costly private transport options such as auto-rickshaws and vans to access essential destinations like the Mandal Center and district headquarters.

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Bus Pass Validity for Journalists Extended in Telangana

The Information and Public Relations Department of Telangana has extended the validity of accreditation cards for journalists by three months, now expiring on September 30 instead of June 30.

Hyderabad:
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has also extended the validity of concessional bus passes for accredited journalists in the state. The current passes, which were set to expire on June 30, are now valid until September 30.

Application Process:
Journalists can apply for the extended bus passes starting from June 25. To apply, they need to visit the

link: https://tgsrtcpass.com/journalist.do

Applicants must provide personal details, upload a photo, and submit their accreditation cards. They should also choose a bus pass collection center.

TGSRTC will issue the bus passes after the Information and Public Relations Department verifies the applications online.

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Karimnagar Bus Station: Lifetime Free Bus Pass for Baby Girl

TGSRTC has announced a special gift for a baby girl born at Karimnagar bus station – a lifetime free bus pass for travel on their buses.

Last Wednesday, a pregnant woman named Kumari arrived at Karimnagar bus station with her husband to catch a bus to Bhadrachalam. She unexpectedly went into labor at the station. Quick to respond, RTC staff called for an ambulance and their women staff stepped in to assist with the delivery right there at the station. Both mother and baby were later confirmed to be healthy at the hospital.

In recognition of their swift and compassionate actions, TGSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar and officials honored the staff involved – Syedamma, Lavanya, Sravanti, Bhavani, Renuka, Rajani Krishna, and Anjaiah.

This initiative continues TGSRTC’s tradition of granting lifetime free bus passes to children born at RTC buses and stations, aiming to support and celebrate such special births with practical assistance for the families involved.

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