3.79 Lakh Passengers Travel on Chennai Deepavali Special Buses in Two Days

Around 3.79 lakh passengers travelled on regular and special buses from Chennai during the first two days of the Tamil Nadu government`s Deepavali special bus operations. On Friday, November 6, alone, approximately 2.39 lakh passengers used the bus services to travel to their hometowns for the festival.

According to the Tamil Nadu Transport Department, 5,087 buses operated from Chennai until midnight on Friday. These included 2,191 regular buses and 2,896 special services, achieving 93.67% of the 5,431 buses planned for the day.

3.79 Lakh Passengers Travel in Two Days

On the first day, Thursday, November 5, a total of 3,209 buses operated from Chennai, including 2,191 regular services and 1,018 special buses. These services carried approximately 1.40 lakh passengers.

On Friday, another 5,087 buses operated, carrying around 2.39 lakh passengers.

Overall, 8,296 buses transported approximately 3.79 lakh passengers during the first two days of the Deepavali special bus operations.

Tamil Nadu Plans 15,659 Buses for Deepavali

The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has planned to operate 15,659 buses between November 5 and 7 to manage the festive travel rush.

The arrangements include:

Regular bus services: 6,573

Special bus services: 9,086

Government special buses: 7,427

Private special buses: 1,659

For Saturday, November 7, the department has scheduled 5,167 buses, comprising 2,191 regular services and 2,976 special buses.

Five Locations for Deepavali Special Buses in Chennai

Passengers can board special buses from five designated locations across Chennai:

1. Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT), Kilambakkam

2. Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MGR Bus Terminus, Koyambedu

3. Madhavaram New Bus Terminus

4. CMDA Kalaignar Centenary Temporary Bus Terminus

5. Maraimalai Nagar Temporary Bus Terminus

The additional services aim to help passengers reach their hometowns conveniently and reduce overcrowding at major bus terminals during the Deepavali festival.