1,290 special buses deployed for weekend travel rush


In anticipation of a surge in travel demand during the upcoming weekend, the Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations, under the leadership of the Rapid Transport Corporation’s Managing Director, R. Mohan, have announced plans to deploy 1,290 special buses from Chennai and other locations across the state.

Recognizing the heightened travel activity expected on May 11th and 12th, the Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations will augment their regular services with these special buses. From Chennai’s bustling Koyambedu Bus Terminus alone, 930 buses will operate, offering connectivity to various destinations such as Tiruvannamalai, Trichy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur.

Additionally, 110 special buses will run from Chennai and Coimbatore to Nagapattinam and Velankanni, with extended routes to Hosur and Bengaluru. In total, 1,290 buses, including 250 special ones from Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Erode, Coimbatore, and other regions, are scheduled to operate during the weekend.

To facilitate booking convenience for passengers, seats can be reserved via the www.tnstc.in website or the TNSTC app. Furthermore, designated officers will oversee the special bus services at specific terminals to ensure smooth operations and address any passenger concerns.