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Tamil Nadu public transport service management

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In late September 2026, Tamil Nadu transport authorities managed potential disruptions as a planned token strike by private bus owners was avoided. The strike was a response to the state government’s plan to expand and rename the ‘Magalir Payanam’ free travel scheme for women to ‘Vetri Payanam’. To handle holiday demand during the Gandhi Jayanti period, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) deployed thousands of additional services from major termini. By mid-October, the focus shifted to managing high passenger volumes during the Puja holiday period. The government announced over 6,000 special bus services from Chennai, totaling nearly 15,000 trips statewide. To facilitate this, multiple booking centers and temporary bus stands were established. Looking toward the Diwali period in early November, officials planned to add over 9,000 more special services and requested that Southern Railway provide extra unreserved trains to assist with the travel rush. In late October, authorities prepared for a weekend surge driven by auspicious dates and Pournami. Between October 23 and 25, State Transport Corporations scheduled 2,725 special buses. Major terminals including Kilambakkam, Koyambedu, and Madhavaram were designated to handle routes to destinations such as Madurai, Coimbatore, and Bengaluru. The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) reported significant advance bookings, with over 16,000 passengers already booked for the Sunday return rush.

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