Chennai: For core city residents travelling 10km-20km round-trip, cheap tickets do not ensure savings, as 5km auto feeders can exceed MTC fares by 250% to 900%.
The contrast is clearest on Beach–Guindy and Beach–Velachery routes, where annual EMU travel costs ₹5,280. An auto feeder costs ₹31,680, six times that fare at one end, while a shareauto costs ₹7,920, equalling 150% of the train fare.
“Chennai should adopt a triple five bus system, where people can walk to a bus stop within five minutes,” said Shreya Gadepalli, former Institute for Transportation and Development Policy director. “Wait no more than five minutes for a bus, and reach their destination with minimal delay,” she said. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai