Telangana Bandh: People heading to residence for Diwali, lengthy weekend watch for bus providers to renew; personal providers price 3 occasions extra

The Telangana bandh on Saturday (October 18, 2025) got here in means of people that reached main bus depots in Hyderabad as Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses stayed put from the morning. Many had been caught unaware of the bandh. Some, although conscious of it, nonetheless headed to the depots hoping the general public transport providers will resume.

With Saturday being starting of a protracted weekend and many individuals heading to their native locations to rejoice Diwali on Monday (October 20, 2025), the gang surged on the depots. All main political events participated within the bandh demanding enhanced reservations for Backward Classes in rural native physique polls.

While the general public transport was shut, personal providers tried to money in on the scenario. Cabs, mini buses had been seen outdoors Jubilee Bus Stand (JBS) in Secunderabad. While an air-conditioned bus ticket from town to Karimnagar prices round ₹300, personal cabs charged round ₹1,000 per individual. AC bus ticket to Nizamabad prices round ₹270 to 350, personal cabs quoted ₹1,500. 

The JBS was stuffed with individuals holding journey baggage, backpacks. Tired of ready, they sought to know when the bus providers would resume. All chairs had been occupied. Some sat on stairs. People waited for his or her flip on the cell charging factors there. When individuals noticed RTC workers, they huddled round to ask when the bus would begin transferring. “We know as a lot as you do,” mentioned a workers personnel. 

A non-public worker Harish, who stays in Hyderabad, booked a RTC bus ticket prematurely to Manthani in Pedapalli. “I didn’t test the message from RTC that the bus service was canceled, until the reached the depot,” mentioned Mr. Harish who was ready at JBS.  

Another individual, Tarun, who stays in Madhapur, was seen bargaining with a cab driver for a journey to Nizamabad. “An AC bus ticket prices round ₹450. He is charging ₹1500. I didn’t know of bandh. Else, I’d have took my automobile,” mentioned Mr. Tarun. Tired from ready, individuals who had been standing on the identical platforms obtained collectively to hail rides at a lesser cost. 

Many had related conditions to share. Everyone hoped the bus providers would resume on the earliest.