Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

Hyderabad: The steep increase in Hyderabad’s city bus fares, effective from Monday, has triggered a wave of frustration and financial concern among daily commuters, notwithstanding the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation’s (TGSRTC) claim that the hike is meant to fund green mobility.

The sharp fare hike, ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 10 on city services, came into effect on Monday just as post-Dasara festival crowds began streaming back into the city, making an already tiring journey even more costly.

The hike drew immediate reactions at major terminals like

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