Tamil Nadu Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar on Saturday said the government would operate 10,595 additional bus services between November 9 and 11 to facilitate people travelling for Deepavali.
Addressing the media after chairing a meeting to review the arrangements for Deepavali, he said this would be in addition to the 2,100 buses operated on a daily basis between Chennai and other important places. Similarly, he said the government would operate an additional 6,992 bus services between November 12 and 14 to enable return journeys after the festival. This will be also be on top of the usual daily services.
Mr. Sivasankar also announced public helplines – 94450 14450 and 94450 14436 – for enquiries about the bus services and to raise complaints, if any. He said a control room would function round the clock at the bus terminus in Koyambedu during these days.
