The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has announced the new student bus pass schemes for 2024, aiming to provide affordable travel options for students across the state. Despite the introduction of a “diesel cess” to mitigate financial losses, the corporation continues to face significant daily deficits. Here are the details of the various student bus pass schemes available for the upcoming academic year.
TSRTC’s Financial Challenges
TSRTC operates 9,384 corporate buses and 2,909 rented buses, transporting approximately 42 lakh individuals daily. Despite earning around Rs 13 crore each day from ticket and bus pass sales, the corporation incurs daily maintenance costs of Rs 18 crore, resulting in a daily loss of Rs 4-4.5 crores. The diesel cess has increased revenue by roughly Rs 50 lakhs but has not significantly alleviated the financial strain.
Details of TSRTC Bus Pass Scheme
| Scheme | TSRTC Bus Pass |
|---|---|
| Launched By | Telangana government |
| Objective | To provide travel services at minimum cost |
| Beneficiary | Citizens of Telangana |
| State | Telangana |
| Application | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | www.online.tsrtcpass.in |
Student Free Bus Passes
Eligibility and Benefits:
- Students below 12 years.
- Free transportation from residence to school and back, excluding public holidays.
- Cities: Up to 22 KMs in City Ordinary Buses.
- Districts: Up to 20 KMs in Pallevelugu Buses.
- Valid for the academic year.
- Application: Visit bus pass counter.
Additional Eligibility:
- Girl students up to Class 10 and below 18 years.
- Same benefits as above.
Student Concessional Route Passes in Cities
Student Quarterly Route Bus Pass:
- Validity period: 3 months (Quarterly).
- Application: Online at www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
| Distance in KMs | Tariff (Rs.) |
| 4 | 450.00 |
| 8 | 600.00 |
| 12 | 900.00 |
| 18 | 1150.00 |
| 22 | 1350.00 |
Student General Bus Ticket (City Students Only)
| Bus Pass Type | Monthly Tariff (Rs.) | Quarterly Tariff (Rs.) |
| SGBT-Special | 450.00 | 1350.00 |
| SGBT | 400.00 | 1200.00 |
- Travel anywhere within city/sub-urban limits.
- Validity periods: 1 month (Monthly), 3 months (Quarterly).
- Application: Online at www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
Student Greater Hyderabad Bus Pass
| Duration | Tariff (Rs.) |
| Month | 400.00 + 70.00 per E.2 KMs beyond sub-urban limits in specific district routes. |
| Quarter | 1200.00 + 210.00 per E.2 KMs beyond sub-urban limits in specific district routes. |
- Valid from one location to another within city/sub-urban area and specific district routes.
- Validity periods: 1 month (Monthly), 3 months (Quarterly).
- Application: Online at www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
Distance-based Student Bus Passes
| Distance in KMs | Monthly Tariff (Rs.) | Quarterly Tariff (Rs.) |
| 5 | 150.00 | 400.00 |
| 10 | 250.00 | 680.00 |
| 15 | 300.00 | 900.00 |
| 20 | 400.00 | 1150.00 |
| 25 | 450.00 | 1350.00 |
| 30 | 500.00 | 1500.00 |
| 35 | 550.00 | 1600.00 |
- Validity periods: 1 month (Monthly), 3 months (Quarterly).
- Application: Online at www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
Exclusive Trips to Special Schools/Colleges
- Special buses are available for schools or institutions with at least 65 pupils.
- Available in both urban and rural settings.
- Application: Online at www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
TSRTC continues to offer various bus pass schemes to ensure affordable and accessible transportation for students across Telangana. By applying online or offline, students can benefit from these concessional travel options and help alleviate some of the financial challenges faced by the corporation. For more information and to apply, visit www.online.tsrtcpass.in.
Source : pmmodiyojana
