Tamil NaduWednesday, 19 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
MTC orders buses to stop at designated stops amid passenger complaints
MTC has directed drivers and conductors to stop at all designated stops and face disciplinary action for violations.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) issued a circular directing drivers and conductors to stop buses at designated stops and pick up passengers, after complaints that some buses were passing without stopping.
Key specifics
- Ordinary fare buses must stop at all bus stops and allow passengers to board and alight.
- Express, deluxe and air-conditioned buses must stop only at designated stops, as per MTC instructions.
- Drivers and conductors must not refuse passengers, speak harshly, or behave disrespectfully toward people trying to board.
- Branch managers, zonal managers and monitoring officers must conduct surprise inspections in the afternoon and evening.
- New recruits and trainees in MTC must be trained on these stop-and-board rules.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs on transport governance: MTC circular, designated bus stops, disciplinary action, surprise inspections, passenger safety. A likely question may ask which corporation issued the order and what categories of buses have different stopping rules.