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Tamil Nadu Special Buses: 1,774 Services Announced for Ramzan & Telugu New Year Holidays

Posted on: 19/Mar/2026 10:00:51 AM - No. of views : (2046)

To manage the surge in travel during the long holiday period, the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced the operation of 1,774 special buses across Tamil Nadu.

The move comes in view of Telugu New Year (March 19), Ramzan (March 21), and the weekend holidays, leading to increased passenger demand.

Special Bus Details:

From Chennai Kilambakkam:

March 18: 450 buses

March 19: 345 buses

Destinations include Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Nagercoil, and more

From Chennai Koyambedu:

March 18: 100 buses

March 19: 90 buses

Routes include Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur, Bengaluru

Additional:

200 buses from cities like Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Erode

24 buses from Madhavaram

otal Special Buses: 1,774

Return Travel (March 22):

Around 565 special buses will be operated from various locations to Chennai and Bengaluru for return passengers.

Authorities have advised passengers to plan their trips in advance and book tickets early to avoid last-minute rush.