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Sajjanar Ends TGSRTC Tenure With City Bus Ride, Prepares to Lead Hyderabad Police

The outgoing TGSRTC chief credited with digital-ticketing reforms has been appointed Hyderabad police commissioner.

Overview

  • On September 29, 2025, V. C. Sajjanar marked his last day as TGSRTC managing director by riding a city bus as a regular passenger.
  • He boarded Route 113 I/M from Lakdikapul–Telephone Bhavan to Bus Bhavan, paid via UPI, collected a ticket, and spoke with commuters, according to local reports.
  • He has been named Hyderabad police commissioner in a recent IPS reshuffle that moved C. V. Anand to Special Chief Secretary, Home Department.
  • Deccan Chronicle reported he is slated to take charge on Tuesday, following a farewell ceremony where RTC employees felicitated him.
  • During his four-year tenure, he oversaw pandemic-era operations, rollout of the Mahalakshmi free travel for women scheme, revenue growth to over ₹9,000 crore, and employee welfare initiatives including medical profiling, timely salaries, DA clearances, promotions, and accident insurance.