The state transport department in Tamil Nadu is gearing up to facilitate the smooth return of students to schools after the summer break. To manage the anticipated surge in travel demand, special bus services will be operational from Friday to Sunday, supplementing the regular government bus services.
Key Highlights:
- Special Bus Deployment:
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- 2,215 special buses will be operated across the state.
- Includes 1,100 buses from Kilambakkam bus terminus in Chennai to Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem, and Tirunelveli on Friday and Saturday.
- Another 210 buses will depart from Koyambedu bus terminus to Nagapattinam, Hosur, Bengaluru, and Erode.
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- Crowd Management Measures:
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- Managers deployed at bus terminuses to control crowds and avoid chaos.
- Around 30 buses to operate on the Chennai-Tiruvannamalai route.
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- Additional Services:
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- 1,000 buses to depart from Coimbatore, Tirupur, and Erode.
- Many buses expected to help parents return to Chennai before school reopening on June 10.
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- Online Booking Available:
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- Approximately 29,500 passengers have already reserved bus tickets online.
- Others can book online via AbhiBus.
The special bus services aim to alleviate the travel challenges faced by parents and students during this busy period. Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys and utilize online booking facilities for a hassle-free travel experience.
Source : timesofindia
