TSRTC Rakes in Rs 26.98 Crore in 10 Days During Sankranti Festival

• Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) earned Rs 26.98 crore in the Warangal region during the Sankranti festival.
• Special buses were operated from January 9th to 19th, with 650 special buses from 9 depots in erstwhile Warangal district.
• The Mahalakshmi scheme, offering free travel for women, has significantly boosted RTC's popularity and passenger numbers.
• Warangal 2 depot led with Rs 4.47 crore income and 2.10 lakh passengers, partly due to increased electric bus operations.
• RTC officials optimized routes by diverting buses to high-demand areas and reducing trips in less crowded regions, ensuring smooth travel during the festive rush.

Why It Matters: TSRTC achieved significant revenue during Sankranti, boosted by strategic operations and the Mahalakshmi scheme.