Chennai, June 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated 300 new buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation in Chennai. This marks a significant expansion of the public transport fleet.
During a ceremony held at the Secretariat, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay flagged off the new diesel and CNG buses. Following the launch, he took a ride in one of the new buses, greeting the drivers and wishing them well. He was also seen recording videos while seated at the front of the bus.
It is noteworthy that Tamil Nadu operates eight state-owned transport corporations, including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) based in Chennai, along with various units of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tirunelveli), and the State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), which provides long-distance intercity services.
The newly added fleet has been purchased for seven of these eight transport corporations, excluding the State Express Transport Corporation. These buses aim to strengthen public transport services in various regions of the state and improve connectivity for daily commuters.
The fleet includes both diesel and CNG buses, reflecting the government’s efforts to modernize public transport and expand services in urban and rural areas. The introduction of these new buses is expected to phase out older vehicles, enhancing the reliability, safety, and comfort of passenger services managed by state transport enterprises.
Initially, the launch of these buses was scheduled for June 22, coinciding with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s birthday. For the event, the new buses were transported from different parts of Tamil Nadu to Chennai and displayed at key locations, including the Koyambedu and Kilambakkam bus terminals. However, the inauguration event was later rescheduled.
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