940 special buses to be operated to handle post-Deepavali rush

The Integrated Bus Terminus at Panjapur saw a steady stream of passengers on Monday who wanted to board buses to various destinations such as Chennai after Deepavali celebrations. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY People who had travelled to Tiruchi to celebrate Deepavali with their families returned to Chennai and other destinations, with the Integrated Bus Terminus, Chathiram Bus Stand, and Tiruchi Railway Junction witnessing a steady influx of passengers, particularly in the evening.With Deepavali falling on Sunday (November 8) and Monday declared a public holiday, many people had an extended weekend before returning to work on Tuesday. Schoolchildren too were required to resume classes.To handle the post-festival rush, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Kumbakonam, Tiruchi Region, has arranged to operate 940 additional special buses till November 11.Of these, around 650 buses will run from Panjappur bus terminus to Chennai, Villupuram, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Salem, and Madurai, in addition to the 815 regular services.Another 290 additional buses will be operated from Thuraiyur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, and Jayankondam to Chennai, Villupuram, Tiruppur and Coimbatore, supplementing the 110 regular services on these routes.Additional buses will be operated depending on passenger demand. Officials, inspectors, and staff will be deployed round the clock at major bus stands to monitor operations and ensure the smooth movement of passengers, according to an official press release. Published - November 09, 2026 08:36 pm IST