Chennai Deepavali Return Travel: 6,000 Special Buses to Operate for Passengers

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations have arranged around 6,000 special buses to help people return to Chennai and other major cities after the Deepavali festival. Additional bus services are being operated from Monday to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic.

More than 15 lakh people travelled from Chennai to their hometowns for Deepavali. Of these, approximately 5.65 lakh passengers travelled using government buses. Special buses, trains and private omni buses were also operated to accommodate the festive rush.

Additional Buses for Chennai Return Passengers

Following the Deepavali holidays, additional buses have been arranged from various districts to Chennai since Monday morning.

Buses travelling towards Chennai are stopping near Potheri and Vandalur railway stations in Chengalpattu district. Many passengers are using these locations to get down and continue their journeys to different parts of the city.

6,000 Special Buses Across Tamil Nadu

Transport Corporation officials said that additional buses would be operated based on passenger demand.

Along with the 2,000 regular buses operating daily to Chennai, around 3,000 special buses have been planned for the return journey.

More than 2,000 additional special buses are also planned for important destinations, including:

- Coimbatore

- Madurai

- Tiruppur

- Tiruchirappalli

- Bengaluru

- Salem

- Tirunelveli

- Nagercoil

- Thanjavur

- Kumbakonam

The transport authorities are also prepared to deploy up to 1,000 additional buses if passenger demand increases.

Heavy Passenger Rush Expected After Deepavali

Transport officials expect passenger movement towards Chennai and other major cities to increase further after the Deepavali holidays.

The additional bus services aim to reduce waiting times, manage overcrowding and ensure convenient travel for passengers returning to their workplaces and homes.

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and check government bus availability and schedules through official transport booking services.