Hyderabad, April 23 -- Public transport across Telangana was severely affected on Wednesday, with employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) launching an indefinite strike, seeking solution to their long-pending demands, including pay revision and absorption of RTC staff into the state government.

The strike, which began in the first shift early in the morning, disrupted the bus services, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded. With a majority of buses remaining confined to depots, the passengers had a tough time in reaching their destinations.

The impact was particularly visible in the Greater Hyderabad Zone, with major terminals such as Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Jubilee Bus Station wearing a deserted look. An e...