The Telangana government has decided to reconsider the charges for the common mobility card for Hyderabad Metro and TGSRTC services, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Monday, 12 October 2026, The Hindu reported.
Quick Facts
| Card launched | 2 October 2026 |
| Monthly pass | ₹8,500 (Hyderabad Metro Rail ₹7,000, TGSRTC ₹1,500) |
| Daily pass | ₹400 (Metro ₹300, TGSRTC ₹100) |
| Decision | Charges to be reconsidered after complaints |
| Next step | A meeting with senior officials |
What the Minister Said
Prabhakar said the government is examining feedback and the field-level situation after receiving multiple complaints. “The government does not intend to burden people with excess charges,” he said, according to the report. A meeting with senior officials would be held, and public opinion would be considered in reaching a decision.
What the Critics Say
Soon after the launch, people and activists said the charges were steep and unrealistic. The Hindu also noted that critics said the pass does not include the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) or last-mile connectivity provided by shared autos, shuttle services and other feeder modes.
What Is Not Known
The report did not say what changes are being considered, or when a decision would be announced.
Featured image: A Hyderabad Metro train on the Blue Line, April 2019 (file photo). Photo by Nikhil B, licensed under CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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