Student Bus Pass - Telangana

Written By Manya Khare   | Published on January 04, 2024




In pursuance of the policy of the State Government, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is extending various types of free and concessional travel facilities to different sections of the society like – students, physically disabled, journalists, Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament and spouses of Members of Legislative Assembly from Telangana state etc. as per the orders and directives issued by the Government of Telangana from time to time.

Conditions for Student Bus Pass in Telangana

Following are the conditions for student bus pass in Telangana.

  • The students shall be studying on a full time basis and should not have been employed, or in receipt of stipend, sponsorship/fellow-ship etc.

  • The Institution shall have sanction/approval/recognition of the State Govt. or Central Govt.

  • The courses offered in the Institution must have the approval of the University/Board of Education and the examinations be conducted by such Universities/Boards.

Types of Bus Pass in Telangana

Following are the types of bus pass in Telangana.

  • Student Free Bus Passes

  • Student Concessional Route Passes in Cities / Towns

  • Districts: High School / College Student Bus Pass (Monthly & Quarterly). 

  • Exclusive trips to special schools / colleges. 

  • Physically Challenged Bus Pass (Annual)

  • Journalist Bus Pass (Annual).

  • MLAs, MPs and their Spouses / Ex. Bus pass. 

  • Freedom Fighters Bus Pass (Annual). 

  • Police Martyr’s Bus Pass (Annual). 

  • Kidney Patient Bus Passes. 

  • N.G.O’s Bus Passes.

  • Bus Passes for general commuters - Cities

Eligibility Criteria for Student Bus Pass in Telangana

Following are the eligibility criteria for student bus pass in Telangana.

  • Student Free Bus Passes 
    • Students below 12 years Bus Pass

      • Eligible for below 12 years Students only

    • Girl Students upto X Class

      • Eligible for Girl Students upto X Class and Below 18 years only.

  • Student Concessional Route Passes in Cities / Towns

    • Student Quarterly Route Bus Pass

      • Eligible for the Students above 12 years age

    • Student General Bus Ticket

      • For city Students only

      • Eligible for the Students above 12 years age.

    • Student Greater Hyderabad Bus Pass ( Monthly/Quarterly )

      • Eligible for the Students above 12 years age.

  • Districts - High School / College Student Bus Pass

    • Eligible for the Students above 12 years age.

  • Exclusive trips to special schools / colleges

    • Corporation operates exclusive buses to special schools / colleges, where the number of students utilizing the facility is not less than 65. This facility is available both in cities / towns and in rural areas.

Benefits under Student Bus Pass in Telangana

Following are the benefits under Student bus pass in Telangana.

  • Student Free Bus Passes 

    •  Free travel facility is provided for One UP and DOWN trip in all days except public Holidays from Residence to School & back.

    • Cities - upto 22 KMs in City Ordinary Buses.

    • Districts - upto 20 KMs in Pallevelugu Buses.

  • Student Quarterly Route Bus Pass

    • This Bus Pass can be issued for the distance upto 4 KMs, 8 KMs, 12 KMs, 18 KMs & 22 KMs with concessional tariff as furnished in below table.

Sn. No.

Distance in Kms

Tariff (Rs.)

1

4

450

2

8

600

3

12

900

4

18

1150

5

22

1350

  • Student General Bus Ticket
    • Travel facility valid anywhere to anywhere within City/Sub-Urban limits.
    • This Bus Pass can be issued with concessional tariff as furnished in below table.

Sn. No

Bus Pass Type

Tariff (Monthly)

Tariff (Quarterly)

1

SGBT

450

1350

2

SGBT- Special

400

1200

  • Student Greater Hyderabad Bus Pass ( Monthly/Quarterly)
    • Travel facility valid anywhere to anywhere within City / Sub-Urban limits and particular District place on the Route.
    • This Bus Pass can be issued with concessional tariff as furnished in below table

Sn. No

Duration

Tariff (Rs.)

1

Monthly 

400.00 + 70.00 per E.2 KMs beyond Sub-urban limits in particular District place of the route.

2

Quarterly

1200.00 + 210.00 per E.2 KMs beyond Sub-urban limits in particular District place of the route.

  • Districts - High School / College Student Bus Pass
    • This Bus Pass can be issued for the distance upto 5 KMs, 10 KMs, 15 KMs, 20 KMs, 25 KMs, 30 KMs & 35 KMs with concessional tariff as furnished in below table.

Sn. No

Distance in Kms

Monthly

Quarterly

1

5

150

400

2

10

250

680

3

15

300

900

4

20

400

1150

5

25

450

1350

6

30

500

1500

7

35

550

1600

How to Apply for Student Bus Pass in Telangana?

For 6th to 10th class students:

10th class and above Students :-

How to Track Application Status for Student Bus Pass in Telangana?

Follow the below steps to track application status for student bus pass in Telangana.

  • Select the commuter type.

Validity of Student Bus Pass in Telangana

  • Student Free Bus Passes: for Academic year.

  • Student Concessional Route Passes in Cities / Towns

    • Student Quarterly Route Bus Pass: for 3 months (Quarterly)

    • Student General Bus Ticket: 1 month & 3 months for monthly and Quarterly passes respectively.

    • Student Greater Hyderabad Bus Pass ( Monthly/Quarterly ): 1 month & 3 months for monthly and Quarterly passes respectively

  • Districts - High School / College Student Bus Pass: 1 month & 3 months for monthly and Quarterly passes respectively.

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

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