After 170 days, intra-state public transport resumes in Tamil Nadu

However, private omni bus operators, who have been pressing for the bus fare to be doubled will stay off the roads

Public transportation across Tamil Nadu started on Monday after 170 days. The development is seen as significant, especially for the state economy, considering the state is known for its high intra-state migration.

All the intra-state and inter-district transportation started today morning. The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), which caters to long distance commuters, has started the service with non-AC buses linking various parts of the state with Chennai. Train services -in addition to special trains from Chennai- also started in various parts of the state. Metro trains also restarted their services with state industry minister, M C Sampath among one of