Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to explore the introduction of a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system in congested parts of Hyderabad to improve urban mobility and strengthen connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, industrial areas and existing public transport networks. The proposed system is intended to address the city’s future transportation needs by providing better access to major employment centres and high-traffic locations.

During a review meeting on projects under the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) initiative, Reddy asked officials to study leading PRT systems operating around the world and submit a report at the earliest. The assessment is expected to help the government understand how such systems could be adapted to Hyderabad’s urban conditions, particularly in areas where congestion and gaps in public transport connectivity create difficulties for commuters.

The Chief Minister stressed that the proposed network should connect locations with high passenger movement and industrial employment centres to existing transport facilities, including Metro Rail, the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) and bus stations. Such integration would help commuters access established public transport services more conveniently and improve connections between residential areas and workplaces.

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Reddy also emphasised the importance of advanced technology, careful site selection and efficient maintenance while planning the system. These factors would need to be considered when assessing the feasibility and long-term operation of a PRT network. Selecting suitable locations would be particularly important to ensure that the proposed connections serve areas where improved transport access is most needed.

The directive forms part of the broader review of urban development projects under the CURE initiative, through which the state government is examining infrastructure and mobility requirements in Hyderabad’s expanding urban region. Improving links between residential and industrial zones and major public transport hubs is a key objective of the proposed PRT study, although the supplied information does not specify the routes or locations being considered.

Officials have been asked to examine international examples and prepare their findings for the state government. The report is expected to provide a basis for evaluating the proposal and determining its suitability for Hyderabad. Details regarding the project’s cost, implementation timeline, technology, specific routes and funding arrangements have not yet been announced in the supplied information.

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