Hyderabad, July 1 -- The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is set to introduce WhatsApp ticketing and digital bus passes, offering passengers a faster and more convenient way to travel.

Under the Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), commuters will soon be able to book tickets by simply entering journey details through WhatsApp and receiving e-tickets instantly. Digital bus passes will also be issued via the RTC mobile app and verified using handheld ticketing machines by conductors.

Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced these initiatives during his visit to the Mushirabad depot on Monday. He was accompanied by TSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar.

The minister reviewed the on-ground functioni...