Hyderabad’s traffic mayhem: Tri-city commissionerates book 29,931 private buses, collect Rs 10.11 Cr fine

Hyderabad: Tri-city commissionerates have booked as many as 29,931 private buses and issued 88,455 e-challans, collecting fines worth Rs 10.11 crore this year so far.

The most common offences, including no-entry violations, wrong-side parking, and signal jumping, continue to add to Hyderabad’s worsening traffic chaos and daily commuter distress.

Traffic Mayhem despite enforcement

Even with regular enforcement drives and hefty fines, private buses continue to operate with little regard for traffic rules. Many speed through congested stretches, halt abruptly to pick up passengers, and obstruct key junctions, posing grave risks to both motorists and pedestrians.

Violation hotspots across the city

Routes connecting Aramghar and Shamshabad towards Bengaluru, LB Nagar and Hayathnagar towards Vijayawada, and Uppal and Ghatkesar towards Warangal have become major violation zones. Bus operators often stop along these busy routes, blocking lanes and worsening traffic snarls during peak hours.

Citizens question police oversight

Commuters allege that the traffic police are focusing more on issuing challans than solving on-ground congestion. “Merely penalising offenders won’t fix the problem. Regular monitoring and route regulation are essential,” said a motorist from Dilsukhnagar.

Commissionerate-wise violations at a glance

In the Hyderabad Commissionerate, 13,686 buses were booked and 42,195 challans issued. The Cyberabad Commissionerate recorded 13,694 buses and 42,296 challans, the highest in terms of fines. Meanwhile, the Rachakonda Commissionerate booked 2,551 buses and issued 4,964 challans.

These figures show that private bus violations are widespread across Greater Hyderabad, cutting through all major traffic zones and arterial routes.

Experts call for stronger on-ground policing

Traffic experts stress the need for real-time monitoring, route enforcement, and strict penalties for repeat offenders. Without coordinated action, they warn, reckless private buses will continue to jeopardize road safety and worsen the city’s traffic gridlock.