TN CM J Jayalalithaa flags off 675 buses - Thursday Nov 22,2012

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa launched 675 new buses and 286 new routes on Thursday Nov 22,2012 as part of the government’s efforts to connect the hinterland with expanding urban areas.

At a function in Chennai, the Chief Minister flagged off  -

• 28 new buses and introduced 28 new routes for MTC
• 3 new buses and two new routes for State Express Transport Corporation (SETC)
• 169 new buses and 70 routes in Villupuram division
• 137 new buses and 45 routes in Salem division
• 174 new buses and 55 routes in Coimbatore division
• 69 new buses and the same number of routes in Kumbakonam division
• 10 new buses and 10 new routes in Madurai Division
• 85 new buses and seven new routes in Tirunelveli Division

With the launch of 675 new buses, the number has reached 20,500 buses, said an official release. 

In her third term as Chief Minister, the number of routes plied by the government buses has gone up to 1,353 routes, it added