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Telangana RTC merger after trade union elections, says Transport Minister
Telangana RTC merger after trade union elections, says Transport Minister
Telangana RTC merger after trade union elections, says Transport Minister
31-05-2026 Sun 20:40 | Local | IANS
Hyderabad, May 31 : Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Sunday that the merger of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) with the government would be undertaken after the elections for the recognised trade union.
He stated that elections for the recognised TGSRTC trade union would be conducted shortly and that the process of merging the RTC with the government would be undertaken following consultations with the elected representatives.
The minister said every precaution was being taken to ensure that no disputes or hurdles arise during the merger process and urged employees not to harbour any apprehensions.
He assured that all issues concerning RTC employees would be resolved and advised them to dispel any misconceptions.
The minister informed that, under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Minister, discussions were held involving five ministers, senior officials and 40 RTC representatives, resulting in the sanctioning of an 11 per cent pay revision for employees.
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Telangana RTC merger after trade union elections, says Transport ...
Telangana RTC merger after trade union elections, says Transport ...
Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Sunday that the merger of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) with the government would be undertaken after the elections for the recognised trade union.
He stated that elections for the recognised TGSRTC trade union would be conducted shortly and that the process of merging the RTC with the government would be undertaken following consultations with the elected representatives.
The minister said every precaution was being taken to ensure that no disputes or hurdles arise during the merger process and urged employees not to harbour any apprehensions.
He assured that all issues concerning RTC employees would be resolved and advised them to dispel any misconceptions.
The minister informed that, under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Minister, discussions were held involving five ministers, senior officials and 40 RTC representatives, resulting in the sanctioning of an 11 per cent pay revision for employees.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, accompanied by Minister for IT, Industries and Legislative Affairs Duddilla Sridhar Babu and Government…
Telangana Transport Minister flags off 60 EV buses, says TGSRTC merger process will begin after union elections
Telangana Transport Minister flags off 60 EV buses, says TGSRTC merger process will begin after union elections
Representatives of recognised unions and officials would begin TGSRTC merger process after elections for recognised unions
TGSRTC to be merged with the govt after trade union elections: Ponnam
TGSRTC to be merged with the govt after trade union elections: Ponnam
Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Sridhar Babu and inspecting the proposed site for the bus depot at the Peddapalli district headquarters.
Hyderabad:
Telangana Transport Minister
Ponnam Prabhakar
said on Sunday, May 31, that the merger of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) with the government would be undertaken after the elections for the recognised trade union.
He stated that elections for the recognised TGSRTC trade union would be conducted shortly and that the process of merging the RTC with the government would be undertaken following consultations with the elected representatives.
The minister said every precaution was being taken to ensure that no disputes or hurdles arise during the merger process and urged employees not to harbour any apprehensions.
He assured that all issues concerning RTC employees would be resolved and advised them to dispel any misconceptions.
The minister informed that under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Minister, discussions were held involving five ministers, senior officials and 40 RTC representatives, resulting in the sanctioning of an 11 per cent pay rev…
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2×broadly confirmedThe merger of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) with the government will be undertaken after the elections for the recognised trade union.
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ap7am.com“Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Sunday that the merger of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) with the government would be undertaken after the elections for the recognised trade union.”
hindu“TGSRTC merger process will begin after union elections”
Contested · 1 — sources conflict; shown, not resolved
⚔ Discrepancy in number of buses flagged off (60 vs 65)
A india Telangana Transport Minister flagged off 60 EV buses.
B other Telangana Transport Minister flagged off 65 new electric buses from the Ranigunj depot under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project.
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Telangana Transport Minister flagged off 60 EV buses.
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Telangana Transport Minister flagged off 65 new electric buses from the Ranigunj depot under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project.
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The 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project includes 450 non-AC and 50 AC low-floor e-buses.
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As of the report, 325 e-buses have been delivered under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project.
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The remaining 175 e-buses under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project are set for induction by January 2026.
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The new e-buses will connect nearly 373 colonies.
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The e-buses will operate on major routes linking Secunderabad, Kondapur, Isnapur, Borabanda, Ramayampet, Gachibowli and Miyapur.
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The Ranigunj depot is the fifth depot in Telangana operating under the 500 Low-Floor City Bus Project.
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Elections for the recognised TGSRTC trade union will be conducted shortly.
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The merger process will be undertaken following consultations with the elected representatives.
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Every precaution is being taken to ensure that no disputes or hurdles arise during the merger process.
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The Transport Minister urged RTC employees not to harbour any apprehensions about the merger.
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The Transport Minister assured that all issues concerning RTC employees would be resolved.
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The Transport Minister advised RTC employees to dispel any misconceptions about the merger.
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Discussions involving five ministers and senior officials were held under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Minister regarding the merger.
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Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
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“The minister said every precaution was being taken to ensure that no disputes or hurdles arise during the merger process”
→ Precautions are being taken during the merger process.
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“urged employees not to harbour any apprehensions”
→ The minister advised employees not to be worried.
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“advised them to dispel any misconceptions”
→ The minister advised employees to correct misunderstandings.
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“helping reduce congestion, noise and air pollution”
→ The buses are expected to reduce congestion, noise, and air pollution.
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