MTC has upped ticket checkers
Posted on: 31/Jan/2013 3:51:42 PM - No. of views : (2091)
MTC has upped the number of ticket checkers from 70 to 200. This move has been implemented due to the loss of ticket sales especially on festival days. Last year, MTC collected Rs. 82 lakhs as fine from ticketless travelers. Checking inspectors have taken their places at bus terminuses at key points such as Guindy, Mylapore, Anna Salai and Mandaveli.
According to an MTC official, �Most often, during peak hours, some persons try to travel without buying tickets. This is a huge loss of revenue for us, especially at a juncture when we are ailing monetarily. The problem is more in north Chennai localities where boys just get in and get down where they please. The problem of footboard travel is also there.�
