According to The Hindu, the Telangana government has cut the prices of the common pass for Hyderabad Metro and Telangana RTC buses. The monthly pass now costs ₹4,000, down from ₹8,500, a reduction of more than half. The daily pass has fallen by 31%, from ₹400 to ₹275. The revised prices take effect on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
What changes for passengers
Before the revision, the number of trips on these passes was unlimited. The passes now carry caps on use, as reported by The Hindu:
- Monthly pass: ₹4,000, with ₹3,000 for Metro travel and ₹1,000 for RTC services. Up to 50 round trips per month can be made.
- Daily pass: ₹275, with ₹200 for Metro travel and ₹75 for RTC services. Up to four single journeys per day are permitted.
Background to the decision
According to The Hindu, the earlier prices were criticised soon after the pass was launched. The same publication also refers to a maximum charge of ₹69 for travel between Miyapur and L.B. Nagar on the red line, and between Nagole and Raidurg on the blue line.
Official statement
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the revised charges on Friday, November 6, 2026. According to The Hindu, the minister said the decision was taken to reduce travel costs for people and make public transport more accessible. He described the reduction as a gift for people on the occasion of Deepavali. Officials have been directed to put the revised prices into effect from November 8.