CHENNAI: With thousands of people expected to leave Chennai for their hometowns for Ayudha Puja and Diwali, the state transport department has announced 30,622 bus services to ease the rush. The department has also made additional arrangements at key bus terminals.
For Ayudha Puja, 14,963 buses will be operated from Chennai between Oct 15 and 18. These include 6,199 special buses. For Diwali, 15,659 buses would operated between Nov 5 and 7, including 9,086 special buses, transport minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said on Tuesday.
To prevent congestion on GST Road, transport minister Tamilan Parthiban said, “Motorists are advised to avoid Tambaram and Perungalathur and take alternative routes via OMR, Kelambakkam and Thiruporur or the Vandalur Outer Ring Road. The minister said private omnibus operators had been instructed not to collect excess fares during the festive season. “Strict action will be taken against operators who violate the instructions,” he said, adding that passengers could report complaints about excess fares through the toll-free number 1800 425 6151 or WhatsApp at 93848 08333.