Telangana CM Revanth calls for PRT system to improve public transport in Hyderabad

At a review meeting on projects under the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE), the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asked officials to study the best PRT systems in the world and submit a report at the earliest. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to plan a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system in congested parts of Hyderabad and improve connectivity between residential and industrial areas and existing public transport networks to meet the city’s future mobility needs.

At a review meeting on projects under the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE), the Chief Minister asked officials to study the best PRT systems in the world and submit a report at the earliest. The proposed system should connect high-footfall locations and industrial employment centres with Metro Rail, MMTS and bus stations, he said.

Mr. Reddy stressed the need to give priority to advanced technology, careful selection of locations and efficient maintenance while designing the system. He asked officials to expedite the construction of flyovers and underpasses to improve connectivity between different parts of the CURE region and ensure smoother traffic movement.