1,205 Special Buses to Operate for Thaipusam and Weekend Travel in Tamil Nadu
To manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Thaipusam festival and weekend holidays, the Tamil Nadu State Transport authorities have planned to operate 1,205 special buses on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (January 30, 31, and February 1).
From Chennai Kilambakkam, special buses will operate to major destinations including Tiruvannamalai, Trichy, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, and Tiruppur. A total of 360 buses on Friday and 485 buses on Saturday have been scheduled.
Similarly, from Chennai Koyambedu, special services will run to Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur, and Bengaluru, with 60 buses each on Friday and Saturday. In addition, 200 special buses will be operated from Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Erode, and Coimbatore to various destinations.
From Madhavaram, 20 buses on Friday and 20 buses on Saturday will also be operated. On Sunday, additional buses will be deployed from various locations to Chennai and Bengaluru based on passenger demand, ensuring smooth return travel after the weekend and festival celebrations.
