Tamil Nadus transport authorities are revving up for an anticipated surge in weekend travel by rolling out special bus services targeting Chennai and other parts of the state.
The Chennai Corporation, reliant on property tax as its primary revenue, aims to double its annual revenue to Rs. 1,700 crore this fiscal year from its 1,359,000 property owners.
During the post-summer vacation period, when schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu are closed, many people are heading to their hometowns or hill stations for a refreshing holiday.
Already, the scorching summer heat is creating many issues for the residents of Chennai. Now, the hike in the vegetable prices has increased their woes.
Chennai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Radhakrishnan has announced plans to replace green pavilions with shade pavilions at traffic signals in response to the intense summer heat.
The Rapid Transport Corporations Managing Director, R. Mohan, has announced plans to deploy 1,290 special buses from Chennai and other locations in Tamil Nadu during the upcoming weekend.
