Too Tall for the Bus: RTC Conductor’s Struggle Goes Viral, CM Orders Transfer
NEWS CHARIOT:-The power of social media once again proved its impact as a video highlighting the daily struggles of a seven-foot-tall RTC bus conductor caught the attention of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, prompting swift government action.
Ahmad Ansari, a conductor working at the Mehdipatnam RTC depot, has been facing immense physical discomfort due to his extraordinary height—standing at 214 cm (approximately 7 feet). With most RTC bus ceilings measuring only 195 cm (6 feet 4 inches), Ansari is forced to perform his duties in a stooped posture for hours every day, leading to severe neck and back pain, along with sleep-related issues.
The issue came to light when Divya, a regular commuter on his route, recorded and posted a video of Ansari’s plight on social media. The visuals, which showed him bending awkwardly to navigate inside the bus, quickly went viral. The public responded with sympathy, and media outlets picked up the story, amplifying his hardship.
The video eventually reached Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Deeply moved by Ansari’s situation, the Chief Minister instructed the transport department to provide immediate relief. RTC MD Sajjanar was directed to reassign Ansari to a more suitable role within the organization, possibly at the RTC Head Office or the MGBS bus terminal, where his height would not be a hindrance.
Ansari resides in Shahi Nagar, near Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad. He joined the RTC under compassionate grounds after his father, a police head constable, passed away in 2021. Though he only completed his Intermediate education, he was appointed as a conductor—a job that became physically taxing due to his height.
Regular passengers and concerned citizens had also emailed RTC authorities requesting a job change for Ansari. Their collective voice, amplified by social media, brought about real change.
In a time when many grievances go unnoticed, this incident stands as a testament to public empathy and responsive governance.
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