Omni bus fares have increased sharply ahead of Vinayagar Chaturthi and the consecutive holiday period, leaving passengers shocked.
The fare from Chennai to Coimbatore, which is usually around ₹1,000, has reportedly increased to nearly ₹3,000. Meanwhile, the Chennai–Kanyakumari omni bus fare has risen to around ₹6,000.
The steep increase in omni bus ticket prices during the Vinayagar Chaturthi holiday has caused concern among passengers planning to travel from Chennai to various destinations across Tamil Nadu.