Tamil Nadu to Operate 2,725 Special Buses for Pournami and Auspicious Dates

The Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has planned to operate 2,725 special buses across the state to manage the additional passenger demand during Pournami, auspicious wedding dates and the weekend holiday period.

According to a statement issued by SETC Managing Director Gunasekaran on October 23, 2026, additional services will operate from Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and other locations. The arrangements are intended to help passengers travel to their hometowns and return after the holidays.

Special Buses from Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

Special buses will operate from Chennai Kilambakkam to several destinations on October 23 and 24.

Special Services from Chennai CMBT and Madhavaram

Additional services have been planned from Chennai Koyambedu (CMBT) and Madhavaram bus termini.

From Madhavaram, services will operate to Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Kumbakonam, Vellore, Hosur and Puducherry.

Special Buses from Bengaluru and Other Cities

Around 100 special buses are also planned from Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Erode and Coimbatore to various destinations, based on passenger requirements.

These additional services are intended to accommodate travellers heading to different parts of Tamil Nadu during the Pournami and auspicious-date period.

805 Special Buses Planned for October 25

To help passengers return to Chennai and Bengaluru after the weekend, transport officials have planned to operate 805 special buses on Sunday, October 25. Services will be arranged from various locations according to passenger demand.

Passengers planning to travel during the holiday period should check the latest bus schedules and ticket availability through the relevant official transport reservation channels before departure.