As the Pongal festival approaches, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Kumbakonam division unveils plans to operate 5,756 special bus services from January 11 to 18. Aimed at easing the festival rush, the majority of these services, 3,310 to be precise, will connect Chennai with various towns and cities in the central region. Here are the key details:
TNSTC Pongal Special Bus Services
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- Total Special Buses: 5,756 special bus services to operate
- Chennai Connectivity: 3,310 services connecting Chennai with towns like Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Pudukottai.
- Other City Connections: Special buses to Coimbatore, Tirupur, and Madurai cities.
TNSTC Pongal Special Buses Online Booking and Flexibility
- Booking Platforms: TNSTC encourages online ticket bookings through its official website and other trusted online bus booking platforms like AbhiBus where travelers can avail of special discounts and offers on selected bus routes.
- Dynamic Bus Scheduling: Buses may be diverted based on the booking patterns observed on online platforms.
- TNSTC to set up helpdesks at all bus terminuses to assist passengers with inquiries regarding the timings of special buses.
In anticipation of the heightened demand during the festive season, TNSTC adopts a proactive approach by introducing an extensive network of special buses. The strategic connectivity from Chennai to various towns and cities in the central region aims to accommodate the travel needs of the public.
Source : timesofindia
