TGSRTC plans to install CCTV cameras at every bus station in Telangana and has strengthened passenger information and management systems at 86 major stations recording more than 5,000 passengers a day, the corporation said in a press release on Tuesday.
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation said the initiative is intended to improve passenger safety, manage crowds and monitor bus station operations. The proposed CCTV network will be connected directly to the respective regional offices and TGSRTC headquarters, allowing centralised and continuous monitoring of passenger movement and crowd conditions.
The corporation has prepared an action plan covering passenger amenities, bus station management and the movement of commuters across the State. The plan includes operational and communication measures at 86 major bus stations identified on the basis of daily footfall.
A controller has already been appointed at each of these stations. TGSRTC has also provided dedicated enquiry and contact numbers so passengers can obtain information about bus services and timings. The arrangements are intended to give commuters a defined point of contact at stations that handle high volumes of passengers.
New bus timetable boards will soon be displayed at all the identified stations. Public Address Systems have also been installed to announce bus service details, including the timings of the first and last buses. These facilities are designed to make service information more accessible to passengers inside bus stations, particularly during periods of heavy movement.
The CCTV systems will add a monitoring layer to these existing passenger information and management arrangements. According to the corporation, the direct connection with regional offices and headquarters will support oversight of station activity from central and regional control points. The press release did not specify the number of cameras, installation cost, procurement timeline or the stations where installation will begin.
The move comes as state-run bus stations continue to serve as important access points for daily commuting and intercity travel across Telangana. At high-footfall facilities, the availability of controllers, enquiry numbers, timetable boards and public announcements can help passengers obtain information without relying only on informal assistance or searching for individual staff members.
TGSRTC Managing Director Y. Nagi Reddy said the corporation was committed to continuously improving passenger facilities across Telangana and strengthening public transport services. The corporation’s next steps are the installation of the proposed CCTV systems at bus stations and the display of new timetable boards at the identified facilities.
