# TGSRTC service and administrative developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tgsrtc-service-and-administrative-developments > Updated: 2026-10-02T05:18:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has undertaken several operational and administrative updates to improve service delivery and passenger convenience. During the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad, the corporation implemented special bus services to specific pandals, operating at intervals of 40 to 50 minutes. In response to criticisms regarding fare increases, officials clarified that they are authorized to charge up to 50% more than regular fares for special services to cover additional operational and maintenance costs. Following these seasonal adjustments, the Telangana government moved to expand the corporation’s capacity by preparing to recruit 4,538 new employees. The government also addressed various financial obligations, including pending pay revisions and allowances. To improve transit integration, a new RTC–Metro Common Pass was introduced, allowing commuters to switch seamlessly between Metro Rail and TGSRTC bus services. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Telangana government expands TGSRTC staff and integrates transit services The Telangana government is expanding TGSRTC staff by 4,538 posts and has launched a common pass to integrate Hyderabad's Metro Rail and bus services for easier commuting. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telangana-government-expands-tgsrtc-staff-and-integrates-transit-services ### 2026-09-13: TGSRTC launches special festival buses and defends fare increases TGSRTC is launching special bus services for the Ganesh festival in Hyderabad and has defended its right to charge up to 50% higher fares for these services under a 2003 government order. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tgsrtc-launches-special-festival-buses-and-defends-fare-increases --- Cite as: TGSRTC service and administrative developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tgsrtc-service-and-administrative-developments