{
  "id": 16313820,
  "title": "New bus terminal at Uppal to be ready in 100 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/new-bus-terminal-at-uppal-to-be-ready-in-100-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T10:48:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/new-bus-terminal-at-uppal-to-be-ready-in-100-days/article71619492.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is refurbishing 250 outdated diesel buses into electric models as part of its initiative to curb emissions. At the inauguration of a new ₹3.22 crore bus terminal in Uppal Zonal Workshop on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Parbhakar highlighted that 3,000 electric buses have already joined the RTC fleet, with an additional 2,200 slated for addition under the PM e-Drive scheme. He also noted ongoing efforts to merge TGSRTC with the government, following the recent trade union elections. The minister announced a committee would be formed with the elected recognized union to initiate the merger process. The government is also tackling the pensions of retired employees and pending CCS and provident fund contributions in phases, while implementing Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations without any outstanding Dearness Allowance (DA). The flagship Mahalakshmi scheme has enabled millions of women to travel for free, leading to significant savings. The Uppal terminal, designed with passenger convenience and employee welfare in mind, will cater to approximately one lakh passengers daily, connecting key locations like Bhongir, Yadagirigutta, Hanamkonda, and Warangal. The project is set to be finished within 100 days. Prabhakar also mentioned the government's support for electric vehicles through a favorable EV policy, offering zero tax on eligible vehicles, with ₹200 crore earmarked for electric vehicles in the Core Urban Region. Additionally, automated testing stations, reflectors, and a vehicle scrapping policy have been introduced to enhance road safety.",
  "summary": "Retrofitting RTC buses with EV kits is a part of a clean mobility push",
  "key_points": [
    "TGSRTC refurbishes 250 diesel buses into electric models.",
    "New ₹3.22 crore bus terminal in Uppal opens soon.",
    "Terminal ready in 100 days, handles 1 lakh passengers daily."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The rapid expansion of electric bus fleets and new infrastructure signals a broader state push to modernize public transit while addressing environmental concerns through aggressive decarbonization and policy support.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}