{
  "id": 11672070,
  "title": "Deputy CM, Ministers use HMR-TGSRTC common pass to travel by metro rail and bus in Hyderabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/deputy-cm-ministers-use-hmr-tgsrtc-common-pass-to-travel-by-metro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:30:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/deputy-cm-ministers-use-hmr-tgsrtc-common-pass-to-travel-by-metro-rail-and-bus-in-hyderabad/article71540388.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 3, 2026, Deputy Chief Minister and several cabinet colleagues in Hyderabad tested out a new common pass for using both the Hyderabad Metro Rail and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus services. Accompanied by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and other ministers, they traveled from Begumpet Metro Station to Jubilee Hills Check Post station. In the bus ride, they discussed the integration with passengers and gathered feedback on its convenience and effectiveness. Commuters appreciated the initiative, noting that it simplified travel and improved last-mile connectivity. The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the common pass would reduce travel hassles and create a seamless transfer between Metro and bus services. The government aims to expand the integrated public transport network, including other modes like auto-rickshaws and app-based mobility services. Transport Minister Prabhakar highlighted that the common pass would save commuters time, effort, and money while enhancing Hyderabad's public transport system, which is crucial in addressing traffic congestion.",
  "summary": "Telangana Cabinet Ministers interacted with the rail passengers as well as the bus commuters during the journey",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy CM and ministers tested common pass on Oct 3, 2026",
    "Used HMR-TGSRTC services from Begumpet to Jubilee Hills",
    "Aimed to simplify travel and reduce congestion"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}