Hyderabad: With the state government stated a holiday for all educational institutions until January 16, Saturday saw the sea of ​​students trying to take transportation back to their home town.
They are included among many trying to return to their original for Sankranti.
The main transportation center in twin cities such as Secuderabad, Kacheguda, MGBS train station and Jubilee bus station are packed with those who head to various parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
“I have returned from my hometown to attend the semester exam on January 3.
Because Covid-19, my exam, scheduled for January 10, was postponed.
Now the government has stated holidays until January 16, I will return home for Sankranti, “Sai Satya said, a student from Mahabubabad.
TSRTC Plying 4,322 additional buses to meet Sankranti Rush.
Of these, 3,338 buses will run in Telangana and 984 will run to various destinations at AP until January 15.
“To avoid the last minute rush, passengers must book their tickets in advance from the bus station and official agent,” said B Varaprasad, regional manager for Rangeddy.
The South Central train (SCR) also introduced close to 197 special trains throughout the country to transport rushed lively.
Given the next Sankranti festival season, SCR also climbed the price of a platform ticket at Kacheguda Station from 10 to 20.
“To regulate public flow, avoid discomfort for passengers and as a precautionary measure of the spread of Covid-19 so far the celebration season, the platform ticket level will be improved Starting January 8 to January 20, “said SM SCr, Ch Rakesh.