Telangana Government Fulfils Promise to Late RTC Driver's Family

The Telangana government has fulfilled its assurance to the family of Shankar Goud, a former driver at the Narsampet RTC depot who died by suicide. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and RTC Managing Director Nagireddy handed over an appointment letter to his son, Hemanth Goud, for the post of Record Treasurer in the RTC. RTC trade union leaders Venkanna and Babu Rao, along with other union representatives and officials, attended the programme. The minister said that financial assistance had been provided to the family on behalf of the government and the RTC, following the Chief Minister's directions. He also stated that RTC employees across Telangana had contributed approximately ₹1 crore through a day's salary to support the bereaved family.

Speaking at the event, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said that providing convenient services to passengers was the RTC's responsibility, while protecting employees was a collective responsibility. He urged passengers to report grievances against staff to senior officials instead of resorting to physical attacks, warning that strict legal action would follow any assault on RTC employees. He added that additional buses were being arranged to manage increased passenger demand following the introduction of free bus travel for women. The government was also taking steps to purchase new buses and modernise bus stations. Regarding bus services to villages, he said requests should be submitted to local officials, after which route verification and feasibility assessments would be carried out.