Tamil Nadu
Weekend bus diversions by TNSTC cause Monday morning commuter delays in Tiruchy region
TNSTC has been diverting town buses on weekends to run extra mofussil services from Tiruchy to Chennai and other cities, causing delayed and fewer suburban buses on Monday mornings in areas like Manapparai, Thuraiyur and Musiri.
To meet weekend travel demand, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) diverts town buses to operate additional mofussil services from Tiruchy to Chennai, Hosur, Bengaluru and Coimbatore from Friday to Sunday. Many of these buses return late and are redeployed only after delays on Monday mornings, disrupting suburban services in areas such as Manapparai, Thuraiyur and Musiri. Commuters face reduced frequency, longer waiting times and crowding during rush hours.
A regular commuter from Manapparai to Tiruchy, T Ramanathan, said that on weekdays except Monday mornings, buses usually arrive every 15 minutes, but on Mondays they come only once in 30 to 40 minutes, depending on when buses return from weekend trips.
The report also notes that over the past six months, more buses appear to be diverted as Chennai services have improved.
- TNSTC
- bus diversions
- weekend specials
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