14K Govt Buses To Be Operated For Pongal
The New Indian Express Villupuram|January 07, 2025
TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.
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TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival. To manage the increased demand, he said all eight transport corporations have been empowered to hire private buses.

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