Hyderabad, Aug. 9 -- The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has introduced special buses for Raksha Bandhan, which will operate until August 11 to accommodate the festive rush. Meanwhile, fares for these buses have been increased to 1.5 times the standard fare.

The revised fares apply only to the special buses operating during the festival, whereas regular buses will continue with standard fares, the TGSRTC informed in a press release.

For passengers' convenience, display boards have been placed at the front of special service buses. Noting minimal passenger rush in special buses for return journeys, the corporation plans to recall empty buses from low-occupancy routes to prevent inconvenience on crowded routes.

The TG...