Pongal Special Buses Start Today: Routes, Bus Terminals & Full Details
In view of the Pongal festival rush, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced the operation of special buses across Tamil Nadu starting January 9 to January 14, 2026.
Along with the regular 2,092 daily services from Chennai, a total of 10,245 special buses will be operated over six days. Including services from other districts, 34,087 buses will run statewide to facilitate smooth travel for passengers.
Pongal Special Bus Services from Chennai (Jan 9–14, 2026)
1. Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) – Mofussil Services
Buses will operate to:
- Puducherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram
- Trichy, Madurai, Thoothukudi
- Tenkasi, Tirunelveli
- Salem, Coimbatore
- Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
City buses (MTC) from KCBT:
Vandavasi, Polur, Tiruvannamalai routes
2. Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
Buses towards:
- East Coast Road (ECR)
- Kanchipuram, Vellore
- Bengaluru, Tiruttani
3. Madhavaram New Bus Terminus
Buses towards:
- Ponneri, Uthukkottai
- Andhra Pradesh routes
- Regular services to Trichy, Salem, Kumbakonam, Tiruvannamalai
Advance Booking Counters
Dates: Jan 9–14, 2026
Timing: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Counters Available:
- 10 counters at KCBT Kilambakkam
- 1 counter at CMBT Koyambedu
24×7 Control Room & Helpline Numbers
For bus operation details and complaints:
24×7 Helpline: 94450 14436
Omni Bus Overcharging Complaints (Toll Free): 1800 425 6151
Other Contacts: 044-24749002 / 044-26280445 / 044-26281611
A 24-hour control room is also functioning at Kilambakkam Bus Terminus. “May I Help You” information counters have been arranged at major bus stations for passenger assistance.
MTC Connecting Bus Services
To help passengers reach terminals easily, MTC feeder buses will operate round-the-clock from Koyambedu to:
- Kilambakkam KCBT
- Madhavaram New Bus Terminus
Passengers are advised to use advance booking facilities and plan their travel early for a safe and hassle-free Pongal journey.
