Study on Connecting Urban Transportation through Small Buses in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The recently introduced small buses in the Chennai metropolitan areas are expected not only to decongest the overcrowded routes but also to help improve the transport connectivity of interior parts. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa for the first time has introduced 50 small buses in Chennai urban area on the 23^rd
October 2013, and managed by Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation (CMTC). Though mini bus scheme is a successful one in rural areas of other districts in Tamil Nadu, this is the first time that Chennai Municipal Corporation receives small (mini) bus service. Small buses are expected to serve interior parts and narrow lanes thereby connecting adjacent major bus stations, railway stations, commercial centres, educational institutions and main markets.