HYDERABAD: The state government has drawn up a plan to transform all 51 Hyderabad Multi Modal Transport System (MMTS) stations into modern multi-modal transit hubs with seamless connectivity to Hyderabad Metro Rail, TGSRTC buses and other transport services.
The project, to be implemented by the Hyderabad Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (HUMTA), is among the city’s first comprehensive first- and last-mile connectivity initiatives. It aims to address long-standing issues faced by MMTS commuters, including poor pedestrian access, inadequate parking, distant bus stops and the absence of organised feeder services.
The initiative follows directions from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who asked HUMTA to prepare station-wise Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) plans for all 51 MMTS stations. HUMTA will soon invite bids to appoint a consultant for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and Station Area Development/MMI plans for each station.
Officials said the project will go beyond station upgrades by redesigning station precincts to enable seamless transfers between MMTS trains, Metro Rail, TGSRTC buses, auto-rickshaws and other transport modes, while promoting walking and cycling.
The proposed improvements include wider footpaths, barrier-free access, covered walkways, organised parking, dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones, integrated bus bays and designated feeder service areas. Land around stations will also be identified in coordination with the Railways to develop bus terminals and feeder infrastructure.
The plan seeks to replace the current situation at many MMTS stations, where commuters contend with congested roads, unregulated parking, inadequate footpaths and bus stops located far from station entrances. Each station is envisioned as a commuter-centric mobility hub integrating suburban rail with Metro Rail, TGSRTC buses, Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT).
Officials said better integration would boost MMTS ridership, reduce dependence on private vehicles and improve the efficiency of Hyderabad’s public transport network. They added that the initiative aligns with the state government’s goal of promoting sustainable urban mobility.