Tamil NaduWednesday, 26 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai launches 250 buses, including 130 AC electric buses, under ₹290.08 crore phase
Tamil Nadu launched 250 buses in Chennai, including 130 AC electric buses, as part of a ₹290.08 crore phase and wider fleet expansion plans.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Chief Minister Vijay flagged off 250 buses in Chennai, including 130 AC electric buses, under a ₹290.08 crore phase aimed at reducing pollution and expanding public transport.
Key specifics
- ₹290.08 crore was spent for the first phase of 250 buses in Chennai.
- 130 of the 250 buses are AC electric buses.
- CMRL-related city transport already operates 625 low-floor electric buses at a cost of ₹697 crore.
- Another 750 low-floor AC electric buses are planned at a cost of ₹1,337 crore.
- MAA 1, MAA 2 and MAA 3 airport routes were among the new services announced.
Exam lens
TNPSC transport and environment question type: match the cost, bus count, and route names; a likely one-liner is “How many AC electric buses were flagged off in Chennai in August 2026?”