2024 TNSTC Diwali Special Buses Routes and Depot Details Announced
This year, the TNSTU will operate about 26,692 Diwali special buses. This includes 14,086 buses before Diwali and 12,846 buses post-Diwali. This article details terminal information, bus routes, and online booking options.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced today that it is going to operate 26,692 Diwali special buses to facilitate passengers’ travel to their hometowns during the 2024 Diwali festival.
As per the official Government press release dated October 21, 2024, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU) will operate special buses both before and after Diwali.
A total of 14,086 Diwali special buses will be operational from October 28 to October 30.
Additionally, for passengers coming back from their hometowns, TNSTU will operate an additional 12,846 buses from November 2 to November 4, 2024.
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TNSTC Diwali Special Buses 2024
1. Before Diwali – 14,086 Buses – October 28 to October 30
The TNSTU will operate a total of 14,086 buses before Diwali from October 28 to October 30. This includes 2,092 daily buses from Chennai and 4,900 special buses, resulting in a total of 11,176 buses for those three days.
Additionally, there will be 2,910 special buses from other towns during the same period.
| Date | Regular Buses from Chennai | Special Buses | Buses from Various Key Locations | Total Buses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28 | 2,092 | 700 | 330 | 3,122 |
| October 29 | 2,092 | 2,125 | 1,130 | 5,347 |
| October 30 | 2,092 | 0 | 0 | 2,092 |
| Total | 6,276 | 4,900 | 1,460 | 14,086 |
Diwali Special Buses Terminal-Wise Routes in Chennai
All Diwali special buses will operate from three key bus terminals:
- Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT)Kilambakkam
- CMBT, Koyambedu
- Madhavaram Bus Terminus
Here are the terminus-wise routes of the special Diwali buses in Chennai:
| Bus Terminus | Buses Operated To |
|---|---|
| KCBT, Kilambakkam | Puducherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tuticorin, Sengottai, Tirunelveli, Salem, Coimbatore, Vandavasi, Polur, Tiruvannamalai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur |
| CMBT, Koyambedu | East Coast Road (ECR), Kanchipuram, Vellore, Bengaluru, Thiruthani |
| Madhavaram Bus Terminus | Andhra Pradesh routes via Ponnery, Uthukottai, and regularly operated buses to Tiruchi, Salem, Kumbakonam, and Tiruvannamalai |
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2. After Diwali – 12,846 Buses – November 2 to November 4
For passengers returning from their hometowns post-Diwali, the TNSTU will operate 12,846 Diwali special buses from November 2 to November 4.
| Date | Day | Regular Buses | Special Buses to Chennai | Total Special Buses to Other Locations | Total Buses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.11.2024 | Saturday | 2,092 | 600 | 685 | 3,377 |
| 03.11.2024 | Sunday | 2,092 | 1,735 | 1,540 | 5,367 |
| 04.11.2024 | Monday | 2,092 | 830 | 1,180 | 4,102 |
| Total | 6,276 | 3,165 | 3,405 | 12,846 |
Here are the terminus-wise routes of the special post-Diwali buses in Chennai:
| Bus Terminus | Buses Operated To |
|---|---|
| KCBT, Kilambakkam | Puducherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Trichy, Madurai, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Salem, Coimbatore, Vandavasi, Pollur, Tiruvannamalai, Kumbakonam and Thanjavur. |
| CMBT, Koyambedu | Buses plying via ECR, Kancheepuram, Vellore, Bengaluru, and Tirutani. |
| Madhavaram Bus Terminus | Andhra Pradesh routes via Ponnery, Uthukottai, and regularly operated buses toTiruchi, Salem, Kumbakonam, and Tiruvannamalai |
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MTC Will Operate Special Link Buses
The Chennai MTC will also operate link buses from CMBT to Kilambakkam and Madhavaram from where passengers can board the Diwali special buses.
Diwali Special Buses Passenger Assistance
1. Special 24/7 Control Room
For passenger convenience, a 24/7 control room is available at the following contact number: 044-94450 14436. This line can be used for inquiries regarding Tamil Nadu government bus operations and to lodge complaints.
For complaints about overcharging on Omni buses, please contact the toll-free number 1800 425 6151, or call 24749002, 044-26280445, or 044-26281611.
Additionally, a control room has been established at the Koyambedu bus station, operating 24 hours a day for passenger assistance.
2. Information Centers
Information centers labeled “May I Help You” have been set up at various locations to assist passengers with details regarding buses and routes.
Passengers are encouraged to use the reservation facilities for a safe and hassle-free travel experience.
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Bus Booking Facility
1. Offline Booking
There would be physical bus booking counters at all the above-mentioned bus terminuses where passengers can easily book their tickets.
2. Diwali Special Bus Online Booking
Passengers can also book their tickets at the official TNSTC bus booking site or the apps.
