Friday, July 14, 2017
RTC to retrofit 30 buses with CNG kits to check pollution
5:14 PM
HYDERABAD: Under immense pressure from various authorities to reduce its carbon footprint, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has now decided to retrofit 30 buses from its existing fleet with CNG kits.
These buses are part of the 300 CNG vehicles that were bought by the corporation in 2010 when it drew up massive plans to `go green'.
Later, many of them were converted into diesel buses after the plan failed to take off. Primary reason for the failure: Acute shortage of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the handful of outlets around the city .
"About 250 were kept unused for a year and then many were rounded off to Vijayawada where the supply was better. Among them, 30 buses were converted into diesel vehicles at a huge cost. These buses will now be retrofitted back with CNG kits," said Jeevan Prasad, chief traffic manager (Greater Hyderabad zone), TSRTC.
The cost this time, for retrofitting these buses, will be about Rs 5-6 lakh per bus. According to sources, the move follows repeated instructions to TSRTC by the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and traffic police to check pollution.
Incidentally, stuck with an ageing fleet of 3,819 buses, the corporation has suffered cumulative losses of Rs 3,000 crore over the years.
But while some hail the move, some other department insiders allege that the idea to shift back to CNG has been thrust upon the corporation by the Bhurelal Committee, which had made this suggestion to the PCB, to arrest vehicular pollution. They point out, how the move is both highly expensive and of no significance to the end user.
"The engines of these bu ses are different and can be modified to perform at par with diesel vehicles but not only are the buses costlier, CNG is costlier than diesel.While diesel-run buses cost between Rs 22 and Rs 27 lakh each, CNG buses range between Rs 31 and Rs 32 lakh. We cannot have CNG buses just because someone is thrusting the idea on the corporation. It has to have some benefits for users and some incentives for the corporation too.We will retrofit or buy new CNG buses if PCB extends some grant," explained a senior official.
Experts also add how a small-scale change is unlikely to help improve the ambient air quality of the city.
At present, there are only 120 CNG buses operating in depots such as Shamirpet, Dundigal and Medak.
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These buses are part of the 300 CNG vehicles that were bought by the corporation in 2010 when it drew up massive plans to `go green'.
Later, many of them were converted into diesel buses after the plan failed to take off. Primary reason for the failure: Acute shortage of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the handful of outlets around the city .
"About 250 were kept unused for a year and then many were rounded off to Vijayawada where the supply was better. Among them, 30 buses were converted into diesel vehicles at a huge cost. These buses will now be retrofitted back with CNG kits," said Jeevan Prasad, chief traffic manager (Greater Hyderabad zone), TSRTC.
The cost this time, for retrofitting these buses, will be about Rs 5-6 lakh per bus. According to sources, the move follows repeated instructions to TSRTC by the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and traffic police to check pollution.
Incidentally, stuck with an ageing fleet of 3,819 buses, the corporation has suffered cumulative losses of Rs 3,000 crore over the years.
But while some hail the move, some other department insiders allege that the idea to shift back to CNG has been thrust upon the corporation by the Bhurelal Committee, which had made this suggestion to the PCB, to arrest vehicular pollution. They point out, how the move is both highly expensive and of no significance to the end user.
"The engines of these bu ses are different and can be modified to perform at par with diesel vehicles but not only are the buses costlier, CNG is costlier than diesel.While diesel-run buses cost between Rs 22 and Rs 27 lakh each, CNG buses range between Rs 31 and Rs 32 lakh. We cannot have CNG buses just because someone is thrusting the idea on the corporation. It has to have some benefits for users and some incentives for the corporation too.We will retrofit or buy new CNG buses if PCB extends some grant," explained a senior official.
Experts also add how a small-scale change is unlikely to help improve the ambient air quality of the city.
At present, there are only 120 CNG buses operating in depots such as Shamirpet, Dundigal and Medak.
For More details of the above article : TSRTC Online Booking
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Airtel and TSRTC tie up to offer complementary Wi-Fi on Metro Luxury Buses in Hyderabad
9:50 PM
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has partnered with Airtel to provide free Wi-Fi on Metro Luxury Buses in Hyderabad. 115 Luxury AC buses have been equipped with free public Wi-Fi hotspots.
The service is a pilot project that is initially slotted to run for a period of six months. The free Wi-Fi service has a limit of twenty minutes per day, per user. If the free service gets exhausted, users have the option of purchasing 100 MB packs for a charge of Rs 25.
“At Airtel we consistently innovate and make investments that help us move closer to our vision of developing our cities into Smart Global Cities,” says Venkatesh Vijayraghavan, Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bharti Airtel.
“The launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services on-the-go is a real step forward in modernising the lifestyle of our citizens, whether business, education or pleasure. This remarkable partnership with the Government of Telangana’s TSRTC is the largest in the country and will double the joy for travelers as it connects more Hyderabadi citizens than ever before.” said Vijayraghavan.
Users need a Indian Phone number to authenticate access to the service. The hotspots on the buses are named “Airtel 4G free Wi-Fi.” Users have to enter their phone numbers to connect to the service. On connecting, a four digit OTP will be sent to the phone number of the user. Access for 20 minutes will be enabled as soon as the OTP is entered. Airtel is providing 4G internet services with the pilot project.
Article Reference : http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/airtel-and-tsrtc-tie-up-to-offer-complementary-wi-fi-on-metro-luxury-buses-in-hyderabad-349156.html
Free Wi-Fi on Hyderabad RTC buses on trial
9:47 PM
Hyderabad : Airtel, the country’s largest telecom operator, and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), on Tuesday announced the launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services for commuters of Metro Luxury buses.
As part of the Telangana government’s efforts to make Hyderabad a global smart city, the service has been launched in 115 buses operating between busy routes in the city as a pilot for six months.
The service enables customers across operators to avail complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy mobile internet services on the go for up to 20 minutes per day per user.
All a passenger needs to do is to connect to Airtel 4G free Wi-Fi signal, enter the phone number and a four-digit OTP (onetime password) and enjoy free Wi-FI for 20 minutes.
However, to continue to avail Wi-Fi services after the complimentary period, the passengers need to buy data packs at low costs.
“The launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services on-the-go is a real step forward in modernising the lifestyle of our citizens, whether business, education or pleasure.
This remarkable partnership with the Telangana government’s TSRTC is the largest in the country and will double the joy for travelers as it connects more Hyderabadi citizens than ever before,” said Venkatesh Vijayraghavan, Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bharti Airtel.
Article Reference : http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-11-23/Free-Wi-Fi-on-Hyderabad-RTC-buses-on-trial/265205
Bharti Airtel launches free WiFi service in 115 buses in Hyderabad
9:40 PM
In a statement release to press, Bharti Airtel announced that it has launched pilot based Wi-Fi service in 115 buses in Hydrabad. The company further revealed that with the Wi-Fi service, it will offer free high speed 4G Internet to the users on the luxury buses in the city.
Commenting on the launch, Venkatesh Vijayraghavan, Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bharti Airtel said, “The launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services on-the-go is a real step forward in modernizing the lifestyle of our citizens, whether business, education or pleasure.”
The pilot project was started in association with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) with 115 buses that cover the busy routes across Hydrabad.
“This remarkable partnership with the Government of Telangana’s TSRTC is the largest in the country and will double the joy for travelers as it connects more Hyderabadi citizens than ever before,” he added.
The Wi-Fi hotspots installed under this project will deliver 4G data at a rate of up to 10Mbps, which will be only free for first 20 minutes, there after add-on packs could be purchased, with a starting price of Rs. 25 for 100MB. Keeping the demonetisation program in mind, the company allows users to pay via debit and credit cards.
In order to get benefit of the service, the user will have to provide their phone number to the network which will give a four digit OTP that will be used to connect the handset to the hotspot.
The company has planned to run the project to for free for first six month. And it will then decide about the future after gathering feedback and inputs from users.
Article Reference : http://tecake.in/news/tech/bharti-airtel-launches-free-wifi-service-115-buses-hydrabad-26133.html
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Bharati Airtel Partners with TSRTC
10:34 PM
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel and Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, today announced the launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services for commuters of Metro Luxury buses.
In the run-up to make Hyderabad a “Global Smart City”, the service has been launched in 115 buses operating between the bustling routes in the city as a pilot for 6 months. The service enables customers across operators to avail complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy mobile internet services on the go for up to 20 minutes per day per user. Airtel is using 4G network to mobilize everything that’s important to customers — their favorite content, apps, entertainment and social networks with the best combination of speed and coverage.
Commenting on the initiative, Venkatesh Vijayraghavan, Chief Executive Officer, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bharti Airtel said, At Airtel we consistently innovate and make investments that help us move closer to our vision of developing our cities into Smart Global Cities. The launch of complimentary Wi-Fi services on-the-go is a real step forward in modernizing the lifestyle of our citizens, whether business, education or pleasure. This remarkable partnership with the Government of Telangana’s TSRTC is the largest in the country and will double the joy for travelers as it connects more Hyderabadi citizens than ever before.”
Beginning today, a fleet of 115 AC luxury buses will provide complimentary wireless internet service that is linked to Airtel’s 4G network for a period of 6 months. Citizens with any valid Indian mobile number travelling in any of these 115 Metro Luxury buses can access the Wi-Fi by switching on Wi-Fi in their Wi-Fi enabled device. They can then latch on to the Wi-Fi post authentication of the password and enjoy internet services for up to 20 minutes per day per user. After the free usage, customers can also buy data packs starting Rs.25 giving them 100 MB benefit. This service will increase digital access for the commuters giving them 24/7 access to everything in the data world.
Article Reference : http://www.voicendata.com/airtel-partners-with-tsrtc/
TSRTC Re-organizes Routes to Increase Revenue in Telangana
10:26 PM
Hyderabad : The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) officials have now taken up the exercise of rescheduling of routes in new districts with an aim to increase 5 per cent occupancy ratio, which could result in increasing revenue of Rs 200 crore.
The State-owned corporation presently operates in 3,717 routes connecting 456 mandals and 43 divisions in the erstwhile ten districts. The corporation officials are of the opinion that the new districts would increase the revenues if the services are planned as per the needs of the people by operating buses in new areas.
Sources said the divisional, regional and depot managers have been asked to send reports after examination of new profitable routes. Presently, the corporation is unable to provide bus services to over 1,300 villages for various reasons like bad roads and other problems. As a result, the travellers in villages opt for private operators like autos, maxi-cabs and other means.
The change in the district borders has also increased the rush in buses as the office-goers have been travelling about 30 to 60 km to and fro directions. There had been requests from the district collectors and various heads of the government departments to operate buses for their staff, said a senior official. The occupancy ratio during morning and evening had increased because of the new district offices, added the official.
Sources said primarily, the officials had decided to start at least 150 new routes on Hyderabad-Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar and new districts like Yadadri, Bhadradri, Shamshabad and other mandals in the districts.
To begin with, the officials are planning to run buses to new mandals, division headquarters and in the later stages, buses would be operated from Hyderabad to other district headquarters. The corporation is aiming to increase the occupancy ratio by 5 per cent by operating buses to new areas.
Presently, the occupancy ratio in the buses is 70 per cent and the officials want it to be 75 per cent. The five per cent increase in operational ratio would result in addition of Rs 200 crore as revenue to the corporation.
The corporation operates 10,733.80 lakh kilometers per annum with a fleet of 10,329 buses in 95 depots across the State. On an average, an RTC bus runs 30.50 lakh kilometers in the State every day.
Article Source : http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2016-11-22/TSRTC-to-rejig-routesto-increase-revenue/265057
Thursday, November 10, 2016
How to Book a Bus Ticket in Tsrtconline.in
10:28 PM
Tsrtc Online Ticket Booking is started selling its E-ticket online through its website.
Tsrtc Online Booking reservation came into picture to make the common man's life so easier that he can book tickets online.Its so easier that each and every person can book bus tickets at Tsrtc online website.
After launching its website it started operating from Tsrtc reservation Hyderabad , Telangana.
Now-a-Days man became so busy that he cannot come each and every time to reservation centre to book tickets. Tsrtc also launched another site for Bus passes for students that they register here their details and upload their documents.
Book Tickets at Tsrtc Online Ticket Booking Official Website at tsrtconline.in
After booking Bus tickets at Tsrtc Online Booking service then you pay the money online through Net banking, Debit card, Credit card in this we have Visa and Master cards are also accepted.
Here is the simple procedure of booking TSRTC Tickets Online in the form of video as well as in step-by-step procedure also available.
First of all type in Google that TSRTConline.in and click on the website.
Enter the starting and ending travelling point and date on which you are going to travel.
Eg : I am selecting Hyderabad to Vijayawada, and date on 24th Oct 2016.
And click on Check Availability.
After That you will be taken to another page and their you will be shown seats availability and type of bus services like Non-ac , ac etc...
And click on select seats.
After Clicking on Select seats it will show another below tab.
And in that select Boarding Point,Dropping Point and Concession. After selecting its looks like this.
And then click on show Layout.
Then it will take you to another form for filling your details and selecting seats. Before filling the form its look like this,
Then select seat , enter passenger details...,
After completion the filling the details, the image looks like this
Then click on Continue...
Once check the details you entered....
Click on Make Payment...
you see another page appears infront of you for making payment page and select a bank name and make payment through any payment gateway etc..
Select Internet Banking and bank as State Bank of India and
Click on Make Payment Button and you get redirected to your internet bank Page...
After Payment You will be sent the E-ticket to your Mail id as well the details to your Mobile...
Here is the same Procedure in the form of Video, you can also watch the video :
Book Tickets in Tsrtc, Travel in Tsrtc, Help Tsrtc
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