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Proposed counterflow bus system could shorten JNTU-Raidurgam commute

Source: The Hindu · 24 Sep 2026, 15:30 UTC
Proposed counterflow bus system could shorten JNTU-Raidurgam commute
Image: The Hindu · original report

A proposal for a Counterflow Bus Rapid Transit system between JNTU and Raidurgam could reduce peak-hour travel time by up to 20 minutes, from the current 45-50 minutes. The plan is also expected to increase the number of passengers moved along the corridor.

A proposed Counterflow Bus Rapid Transit system could reduce peak-hour travel between JNTU and Raidurgam by as much as 20 minutes, The Hindu reports. The current journey along the corridor takes about 45 to 50 minutes, according to the supplied material. Under the proposal, the travel time could fall by up to 20 minutes.

The plan is also expected to increase the number of passengers who can be moved through the corridor. The material does not explain how the counterflow system would operate, identify the roads involved or give a timetable for implementation. It is described as a proposal rather than an operating service.

No information was provided about the authority responsible for the project, its cost, construction requirements or the status of approval.

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