Tamil Nadu transport faces passenger bus terminus and automated driving test disputes

The Tamil Nadu Passenger Welfare Association has asked the state government to review the split of Chennai’s long‑distance bus services among Kilambakkam, Madhavaram and Kuthambakkam, saying the separation has increased travel time, forced commuters onto private vehicles and inconvenienced passengers from neighbouring districts. The group urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to restore a unified suburban bus terminus and to improve city‑to‑terminus links with high‑frequency services and better road connectivity.

Separately, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court issued an interim order staying the pilot of automated H‑track driving tests at ten Regional Transport Offices across Tamil Nadu. The court found the track’s design left “little or no scope for manoeuvring the vehicle” and directed the transport department to revert to conventional manual tests until the tracks are modified. The Light and Heavy Driving School Owners’ Welfare Association said, “Though it is only an interim order, the department should immediately begin implementing the directions by modifying the tracks.” The department said revisions are under way.

Both issues highlight ongoing disputes over transport infrastructure and regulation in the state, affecting daily commuters and driver‑licence applicants alike.