Hyderabad commuters may soon hold a single ticket to ride both the metro and city buses seamlessly, as the state’s top administrator pushes for faster integration between the two major transit systems.

Key facts

  • Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju ordered officials to introduce daily and monthly joint passes
  • The directive came during a coordination meeting at Metro Rail Bhavan on Saturday
  • Officials from Metro Rail, RTC, Electricity, and Water Board attended
  • Technical preparations for the pass system are complete; fare structure pending

Urgent Push for Integrated Mobility

During a high-level meeting on Saturday, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju made it clear: Hyderabad needs a unified public transport pass, and it needs it soon. He instructed Metro Rail and RTC officials to work out all necessary arrangements for daily and monthly passes that would bridge the gap between rail and road travel.

The meeting at Metro Rail Bhavan brought together key players—Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, TGSRTC, the Electricity Department, and the Water Board—signaling a serious cross-agency effort to make commuting simpler for thousands.

Old City Metro Extension Also in Focus

Beyond the joint pass, Jaju also turned his attention to the long-awaited Metro extension into the Old City—a 7.5-kilometer corridor that has been in the works. He stressed the need to expedite tender processes and start construction at the earliest.

Officials briefed him on the appointment of a general consultant, a key step before shovels hit the ground. Jaju’s message was consistent: speed matters.

Technically Ready, Awaiting Fares

Representatives from L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail and TGSRTC shared promising news. They confirmed that technical systems are in place for the integrated pass—no delays on that front. The holdup? Finalizing the fare structure.

Jaju didn’t hesitate. He directed concerned agencies to settle the joint fare quickly and roll out the pass system immediately. No more waiting.

“Officials explained the ongoing tender process for the appointment of a general consultant for the project.”

It’s a telling detail—even high-level projects hinge on these procedural steps, and the Chief Secretary is watching closely.

Hands-On Review

Earlier that day, Jaju didn’t just talk transit—he experienced it. He rode the metro from Begumpet to Paradise station, inspecting commercial outlets, parking facilities, and offering suggestions for improvement.

It’s one thing to chair a meeting; it’s another to walk the stations and see the gaps—and opportunities—yourself.