2 weeks ago

TNSTC to Run 1,900 Special Buses for Independence Day Weekend

India has a special holiday called Independence Day on August 15.

This year it falls on a Saturday, so many people get a long weekend and want to visit their families in their hometowns.

That means buses will be very crowded.

To help, the transport companies in Tamil Nadu, called TNSTC, are adding about 1,900 extra buses.

These special buses will run from August 14 to 16.

Many of them will leave from bus stations in Chennai, like Kilambakkam, Koyambedu and Madhavaram.

They will take people to cities like Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem and many other places.

Extra buses will also bring people back to Chennai on Sunday.

This way, more passengers can reach their families and enjoy the holiday.

Key facts

Operator: Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations (TNSTCs)
Total special buses: About 1,900 across the state
Operating period: August 14-16 (Independence Day weekend)
Kilambakkam (Chennai): 505 buses on Aug 14; 570 buses on Aug 15
Koyambedu (Chennai): 110 buses per day on Aug 14 and 15
Madhavaram (Chennai): 80 buses per day on Aug 14 and 15
Return to Chennai (Sunday): 465 buses from various places in the state
From Bengaluru, Tirupur, Erode and Coimbatore: 200 buses over the three days

deccanchronicle.com · 2 weeks ago