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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Weekend rush: 980 special buses to be run in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: The state transport department will run 980 special buses in Tamil Nadu from Friday to Sunday to clear the extra rush of passengers. This includes 650 special buses to be operated from Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) in Kilambakkam in Chennai to Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Salem and Tirunelveli on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, another 110 buses would depart from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Koyambedu on these two days to Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur and Bengaluru, said an official release. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai While another 20 buses will depart from Madhavaram terminus, nearly 200 buses will be operated in other districts. With more crowds expected to leave on Saturday, managers have been deployed at the new bus terminus to control the crowd and avoid chaos. Around 14,900 passengers have already reserved bus tickets online, the release said, adding that others can book online on or TNSTC mobile app.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Private buses without doors in Coimbatore pose threat to passengers' lives
Coimbatore: It's time for the regional transport offices (RTOs) in Coimbatore to crack their whip against private buses that are yet to install doors at entry and exit points and prevent footboard travel. While most of the private buses are yet to install the doors, govt buses by and large have installed the doors, thereby reducing accidents due to footboard travelling. "When city police officers advised private bus operators to fix underrun protectors, they ignored our advice. They indirectly threatened to strike if forced to comply. We can only impose fines for footboard travel," a senior police officer in Coimbatore city said. "Though I have to squeeze into the bus, I'm relieved from the dangers of footboard travel during peak hours in government buses, thanks to the newly installed doors," said Sudha Chandran, a housekeeping staff member at a private school on Mettupalayam Road. People would dangerously hang onto the last step while buses were in motion, she said. TOI travelled on both TNSTC and private town buses in the city on Monday, speaking with passengers about their experiences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Jenifer, a Tatabad resident working at a pharmacy at Ukkadam, said she regularly commutes on route 73D. "While doors limit passenger numbers, people either voluntarily exit or choose private buses. The main issue is insufficient buses between 8am and 9am," she explained. Government bus conductor Spensher Raj noted that despite fixed doors, some passengers still attempt to travel on the last step. "They risk injury when doors open or close. I experienced this myself when my fingernails were torn off, requiring two months of medical leave." Bus driver C Vadivel confirmed that doors have eliminated footboard accidents. "This safety measure benefits everyone. Previously, we had to stop mid-route to remove footboard travellers. Private buses, focused on passenger count and daily trips, often ignore passenger limits," he said. As of now, the TNSTC has fixed doors on 552 town buses to prevent footboard travel. It plans to fix doors for the remaining 50 buses soon. A senior transport department official stated that footboard travelling violates regulations, though there's no mandatory requirement for installing doors. "We conduct regular inspections to prevent footboard travel and can increase vigilance. Regarding misconduct complaints, passengers should report incidents for immediate action." The implementation of doors on government buses has significantly improved passenger safety, but challenges remain with private operators. Better enforcement of safety regulations and addressing passenger grievances could further enhance the public transport experience in Coimbatore.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Woman thrown off moving bus, injured
Trichy: A 23-year-old woman was thrown off a moving govt bus when it took a sharp turn near Srirangam on Sunday. The bus driver was booked for rash driving. Sources said the TNSTC bus was travelling from Peruvalappur to Chathiram bus stand. Anandhi, from J J Nagar in Srirangam, was travelling home after work around 5.50pm. She was standing near the front entry of the bus, which lacked doors. Suddenly, the driver made a sharp and swift turn in the roundabout near Kannimarthoppu. Anandhi was thrown off and she fell on the road. She suffered an injury on her head and lacerations on hands. She was admitted to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital. Based on a complaint from Anandhi's mother Kumutham, traffic police registered a case against driver R Rajesh, 40, from Lalgudi, under BNS sections 281 (rash driving) and 125a (endangering life).
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
ATR sniffer dog Bairava hit by TNSTC bus near office in Pollachi, dies
COIMBATORE: Bairava, a sniffer dog attached to the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), died in a road accident on Meenkarai Road in Pollachi on Saturday morning. At around 7.10 am, the four-year-old dog was on a regular practice session (walking exercise) with his trainer, within the Deputy Director of ATR office, when a group of stray dogs gathered outside the office. Bairava was chasing the stray dogs when a TNSTC bus passing the Pollachi-Meenkarai road hit him. The dog died on the spot. Bairava was instrumental in tracing the body of a four-year-old Jharkhand-native girl who was killed by a leopard and left behind between tea bushes after 17 hours of searching plantations in Pachamalai near Valparai. The dog also helped in tracing the accused in a tusk poaching case.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Faulty AC in bus: TNSTC GM, MD told to pay Rs 35,000 to passenger
TIRUNELVELI: In a significant ruling, the Tirunelveli District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the managing director and general manager of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Tirunelveli, to pay compensation of Rs 35,000 from their personal funds to a passenger who suffered inconvenience due to a non-functional air-conditioner in a bus. The complainant V Rajesh (36) of NGO A Colony in Palayamkottai stated that he travelled on an AC bus from Madurai to Tirunelveli paying Rs 190 for the ticket, which included an additional Rs 37 over the standard fare, in 2024. However, the AC system in the bus did not function during the entire journey, causing severe discomfort to him. Despite lodging a complaint with TNSTC's general manager, no action was taken, prompting Rajesh to approach the commission through his counsel A Bramma. During the hearing on Thursday, commission president Y Gladstone Blessed Tagore and member M Kanagasabapathi held that deficiency in service caused mental strain and hardship to the complainant. They ordered the TNSTC GM and MD to pay consolidated compensation of Rs 25,000 for mental agony and Rs 10,000 towards legal costs within one month of receiving the order, from their pockets. The commission also made it clear that the officers must not use TNSTC funds. In case of default, the officials will be liable to pay the amount with 9% interest, and the complainant could initiate an execution application against them.
