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Broadway Bus Services Shifted Temporarily from 24.01.2026 to Royapuram and Island Grounds

  • Due to renovation and infrastructure development works at the Broadway Bus Terminus, buses that were operated from the Broadway Bus Stand will be operated from temporarily established bus terminals at Royapuram and Island Grounds with effect from 24.01.2026.
    Date: 21/01/2026

MTC to Upgrade Six Depots for E-Bus Phase-II Operations, Dated: 14-10-2025

  • MTC announced it will upgrade six existing depots to support the next phase of electric bus operations, including infrastructure improvements to transition diesel operations gradually.
    Date: 14/10/2025

‘Bus First’ Public Transport Campaign Launched, Dated: 25-11-2025

  • MTC launched its “Bus First” campaign to encourage Chennai commuters to prioritise bus travel for reduced congestion and pollution. The campaign includes a mobile bus exhibition traveling across the city to raise awareness.
    Date: 25/11/2025

MTC won National Award for "City with the Best Public Transport System" at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference. Dated: 07-12-2025

  • MTC Chennai was awarded nationally as the "City with the Best Public Transport System" at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference. This recognition highlights MTC & service quality and operational improvements.
    Date: 07/12/2025

MTC Bus Services at Avadi Terminus Relocated Temporarily, Dated: 13-09-2025

  • MTC announced that bus services from Avadi Bus Terminus were temporarily shifted due to modernisation work. The monthly season ticket counter will operate from the new temporary location until work completes.
    Date: 13/09/2025

MTC to Convert 240 Diesel Buses to CNG, Dated: 23-06-2025

  • MTC announced the distribution of free bus travel tokens along with senior citizen identity card renewal and new applications. Eligible senior citizens receive 10 free travel tokens per month from July to December 2025 as part of a welfare initiative.
    Date: 23/06/2025

Fully digital monthly bus pass launched on Chennai One app (Significant step in digital ticketing and integrated mobility services.)

  • CUMTA and MTC rolled out a fully digital monthly bus pass via the Chennai One app to make pass purchase and usage paperless and more commuter-friendly.
    Date: 28/11/2025

MTC poised for major e-bus depot upgrades (Phase II) (Depot upgrades are critical for scaling electric fleet operations.), Dated: 14-10-2025

  • MTC plans to upgrade six existing depots to support the second phase of e-bus operations under the World Bank-funded programme — including electrical infrastructure and maintenance facilities.
    Date: 14/10/2025

MTC to replace 100 small buses with BSVI-compliant vehicles (Modernising the small bus fleet for better service reach in narrow lanes and metro catchment areas.), Dated: 08-06-2025

  • MTC decided to replace 100 old small buses with new BSVI-compliant mini buses to improve last-mile connectivity (including metro feeder routes).
    Date: 08/06/2025

First 120 electric buses flagged off in Chennai (These e-buses include cameras, panic buttons, and USB charging points — part of a larger electric fleet expansion plan.) Dated: 01-07-2025

  • Chief Minister flagged off 120 low-floor electric buses from the Vyasarpadi depot, marking a significant step toward electrifying transport and improving commuter comfort.
    Date: 01/07/2025

MTC to add 180 e-buses to support free travel for women (Fleet expansion aimed at comfort, decongestion and social inclusion.), Dated:28-03-2025

  • MTC announced plans to add approximately 180 low-floor electric buses to its fleet under the Vidiyal Payanam scheme, expanding bus capacity and free travel benefits for women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and transpersons.
    Date: 28/03/2025

MTC to procure 70 mini e-buses for metro station connectivity (Strong move toward feeder services linking metro stations with neighborhoods.), Dated:13-11-2025

  • Under first-phase plans to improve first- and last-mile connectivity to Chennai Metro Rail stations, MTC will acquire 70 seven-metre mini electric buses, with plans to procure a further 150 microbuses in the next stage.
    Date: 13/11/2025

MTC starts trial run of real-time info with LED boards (Integrated GPS-based system to provide exact bus arrival times to commuters.) , Dated: 27-12-2025

  • MTC began trial operations of real-time passenger information systems on buses and at stops via LED display boards connected to GPS tracking. Boards are being installed at 500 locations, linked with the Chennai One mobile app.
    Date: 27/12/2025

MTC won award from “Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs” for “Award of Excellence in Urban Transport” in the category of “City with the Best Intelligent Transport System (ITS)”. Dated 6th November, 2022 at Hotel Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Bolgatty Island, Kochi.

  • MTC won award from “Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs” for “Award of Excellence in Urban Transport” in the category of “City with the Best Intelligent Transport System (ITS)”. Dated 6th November, 2022 at Hotel Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Bolgatty Island, Kochi.
    Date: 07/11/2022

Free Travel for all Physically challenged person with attender & Transgender in MTC from 21-06-2021

  • Free Travel for all Physically challenged with attender & Transgender in MTC from 21-06-2021
    Date: 20/06/2021

Free Travel for all Women in Ordinary Fare City buses in MTC from 08-05-2021.

  • Free Travel for all Women in Ordinary Fare City buses in MTC from 08-05-2021.
    Date: 07/05/2021

MTC Driving School, Chrompet - Application & Syllabus for Light Motor Vehicle available in our website .

  • MTC Driving School, Chrompet - Application & Syllabus for Light Motor Vehicle available in our website .
    Date: 20/01/2021

MTC Driving School, Chrompet - Application & Syllabus for Heavy Motor Vehicle available in our website .

  • MTC Driving School, Chrompet - Application & Syllabus for Heavy Motor Vehicle available in our website .
    Date: 04/01/2021