Tamil Nadu to Operate 4,195 Special Buses Across State for Holiday and Weekend Travel Rush

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has announced the operation of 4,195 special buses from May 26 to May 31, 2026, to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the holiday and weekend season.

According to transport officials, the special buses will be operated from Chennai and other major cities to several important destinations across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states. The move is aimed at reducing overcrowding in regular bus services and ensuring smooth travel for passengers returning to their hometowns.

Special Buses From Kilambakkam and Koyambedu

From the Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus in Chennai, buses will be operated to major cities including Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur.

Transport officials said:

- 475 special buses will run on May 26
- 4845 buses on May 27
- 4455 buses each on May 28, 29 and 30

In addition, special buses from Chennai Koyambedu will be operated to Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur and Bengaluru.

Extra Buses From Other Cities

Special services have also been planned from Madhavaram and cities such as Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode to various destinations.

Officials said additional buses will be operated on May 31 to help passengers return comfortably to Chennai and Bengaluru after the weekend holidays.

The Tamil Nadu transport department stated that the large-scale operation has been planned based on passenger demand and advance travel trends to avoid congestion and long waiting times at bus terminals.

Passengers are advised to plan their travel in advance and make use of the special services during the peak holiday period.