Tamil Nadu Announces 1,700 Special Buses for Summer Holidays, Weekend & Festival Rush
In view of the increased passenger demand during the summer vacation, auspicious wedding season, and weekend holidays, the Tamil Nadu Transport Department has announced the operation of 1,700 special buses across the state.
The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) said additional buses will be operated from Chennai and other major cities to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers during the busy holiday period. Large numbers of people are expected to travel to their hometowns and tourist destinations across Tamil Nadu in the coming days.
Additional Buses from Kilambakkam
Special buses will be operated from the Kilambakkam Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus to several important destinations including Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur.
According to officials:
- 80 buses will operate on May 14
- 620 buses on May 15
- 655 buses on May 16
Services from Koyambedu & Madhavaram
Additional bus services will also be operated from Koyambedu to Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur, and Bengaluru. From Madhavaram, special buses will run to Vellore and nearby regions.
Apart from this, around 200 extra buses will be operated from various locations connecting Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur, and other districts depending on passenger demand.
Transport officials have advised passengers to book tickets in advance and plan their journeys early to avoid last-minute congestion and travel inconvenience.
