16-06-2025
Minister launches 111 new mini bus services in Salem district
Under the New Comprehensive Mini Bus Scheme 2024, a total of 53 new mini buses and 59 extended route services began operations across the district on Monday.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the scheme from Thanjavur via video conferencing, following which Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran flagged off the buses at the Old Bus Stand in the presence of District Collector R. Brindha Devi. The Minister said the scheme would primarily benefit residents in rural areas.
Services launched in each division were, Salem West Region - 4 new mini bus services, 18 route-extended services, Salem East Region - 11 new services, 7 extended routes, Salem South Region - 2 new services, 5 extended routes, Sankari Region - 10 new services, 6 extended routes, Attur Region - 22 new services, 10 extended routes, and Mettur Region - 4 new services, 12 extended routes.
Mayor A. Ramachandran, former MLA S.R. Sivalingam, Assistant Collector (Trainee) Vivek Yadav, and officials were also present.
