Telangana Transport Minister Criticizes RTC Strike and Urges Resolution
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Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticized the ongoing strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees, labeling it as motivated. He urged workers to end the agitation, emphasizing the government's willingness to address their concerns and highlighting the importance of TSRTC for 40,000 families.
- 01Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticized the strike by TSRTC employees.
- 02He described the strike as motivated and urged workers to call it off.
- 03The government is open to resolving outstanding issues with the workers.
- 04TSRTC is vital for around 40,000 families in Telangana.
- 05Alternative transport arrangements have been initiated in Hyderabad.
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Telangana's Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar addressed the ongoing strike by employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) during a press conference on April 22, 2026. He labeled the strike as motivated and called on the workers to end their agitation, asserting that the government is willing to resolve their outstanding issues. Prabhakar emphasized the significance of TSRTC as a lifeline for the poor, supporting approximately 40,000 families. To mitigate the impact of the strike, the government has implemented alternative arrangements, including increased services of the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) and Metro in Hyderabad.
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The strike affects daily commuters who rely on TSRTC for transportation, prompting the government to enhance alternative transport services.
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