Hyderabad to Run Metro and City Buses Until 2 AM as Part of ‘Night Time Capital’ Vision

Hyderabad is set for a major urban transformation as the Telangana government plans to extend Metro Rail and city bus services until 2 AM, ensuring safe late-night travel across the city. The move is part of the ambitious ‘Telangana Rising – 2047’ vision document unveiled at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, where investments worth lakhs of crores are pouring in.

Under this long-term plan, the government aims to develop Hyderabad into a global city, a Net-Zero City, and eventually the ‘Night Time Capital of South Asia.’ The 83-page vision document introduces a unique development model by dividing the state into Cure, Pure, and Rare zones for targeted progress.

To boost night-life, tourism, and economic activity, key hubs such as Madhapur, Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills, Tank Bund, Old City, and the Airport corridor will be designated as official night zones. RTC and Metro services will operate until 2 AM to support this extended night-time ecosystem.

The city is also gearing up for a vibrant cultural and tourism revival. Initiatives include ‘Hyderabad After Dark Mile’, featuring night bazaars and food festivals from Charminar to Golconda via Tank Bund. A unified ‘Telangana Pass’ will be launched to simplify travel, hotel bookings, and ticketing for tourists.

In addition, the state of Telangana has designated 27 important tourist circuit areas. The helicopter lines over Somasila, Ramappa, Nagarjunasagar, and Kaleshwaram, mountaineering facilities in Bhuvanagiri, eco-trails in Amrabad and Kawwal forests, and more resorts are all part of the master plan for tiger sanctuary areas.

The initiatives will bring about the development of tourism, the count of people employed will increase, as well as the city of Hyderabad will be recognized as a global city with modern traits.