Chennai: This lively week, you can travel from Chennai to Coimbatore by air instead of a private bus that collects almost the same fee.
Kyros is connected, a personal operator, imposes Rs 2,800 per head to travel between two cities on Wednesday on the airconditioned bus (semi-bed).
The average tariff collected by a premium travel agent along the route for sleeping bus a / c is also equal to Rs 2,500, you can fly to coimbatore by paying the extra RS 400 other.
Air India imposes Rs 3.100 (including taxes, etc.) for one-way trip along the route on the same day.
Indigo collects Rs 3,400 per head.
Commuter says it will take at least 10 hours to reach coimbatore via road.
“It can be worse if there is a traffic jam near the toll plaza.
In addition, there is always a risk of accidents on the highway on the highway because of the extra rush during the festive opportunity,” said V Sudarshan, who prefers flights on the bus to Travel to Pooja’s house for vacation.
Despite warnings and promises, nothing has changed when it comes to a private bus passenger during the celebration season in Chennai.
Towards an extended weekend, most private bus operators have again doubled the tariff.
Official data shows that around 1,500 private buses must be operated among various cities in the state for a Pooja vacation.
“Violations occur right under the nose of government officials and they choose to remain silent,” Sudarshan said.
Aggregators such as Redbus and Abhibus openly announce exorbitant levels.
Asked about this, R Rajakannapan, the Minister of Transportation State, only answered that the ‘strict’ action will be taken against those who collect excess costs.
A team consisting of officials of the Department of Transportation and police officers will examine, seize and punish violators.
Public members can call 044-24749002 or 18004256165 if there are complaints.
In their section, private bus operators have confirmed that they have faced large losses during covid-triggered locking and that they can compensate only by collecting slightly higher rates during the festival season and weekend.