List of Chennai Metropolitan Bus Routes
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) (formerly known as Pallavan Transport Corporation) sometimes known as the MTC, is the agency that operates the public bus service in Chennai, India. The MTC has an approximate fleet of 4000 buses and on a daily basis carries 5 million passengers to and fro which is half the population of Chennai. In March 22, 2016, the Union Transport Ministry reported that Chennai had the most crowded buses in the country with 1300 passengers per bus in each direction per day. During peak hours, in some routes, a bus with capacity to accommodate 80 persons carries twice the number of people due to the extensiveness of the system. It has an operating area of 3,929 square kilometres (1,517 sq mi).[1] MTC has a total of 730 routes with its largest terminus being Broadway in Central Chennai. Chennai Metropolitan Transport Corporation Distance to various locations within the range of 50 km from the city of Chennai. It consists of both deluxe and normal buses. Since the 2007 introduction of new buses Old buses are being replaced.
Fleet
Per RTO rules, an MTC bus could accommodate a maximum of 83 passengers, including 48 sitting and 27 standing. However, buses carry over 160 passengers in some routes, especially during peak hours, with many travelling on the footboard of the bus resulting in several accidents. According to Union Transport Ministry of India in March 22, 2016, Chennai was reported to have the most crowded buses in the country with 1300 passengers per bus per day per direction. This is due to the extensive routes the buses ply to and also the cost which is reasonably less than some of the major cities in the country. An exclusive and efficient BRTS on dedicated elevated roads is being proposed by MTC as well as the Tamil Nadu Government in order to improve the share of public transport. For a city like Chennai, ideally more than 60% of the people should be using public transport systems. However, owing to its vehicle density which is the second highest in the country, only 40% of the citizenry use public transport which is quite low.
Normal buses These buses in the MTC fleet were manufactured by Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors. These buses were launched in the 1990s and some continue to ply while the majority have been replaced in favor of newer buses.
Semi-Low floor buses The semi-low floored and deluxe buses have improved passenger amenities like improved lighting, plastic moulded seats and driver operated pneumatic, doors into its fleet. The first set of such buses from Ashok Leyland were introduced in February 2007. The newer range of these semi-low floor buses supplied under JnNURM are BS-III compliant and have LED displays.
Vestibule services MTC also runs articulated buses provided by Ashok Leyland in congested routes. The fares are similar to those of ordinary services. These buses have 2 conductors, plastic moulded seats and LED boards
Air-conditioned buses MTC runs Volvo B7RLE air conditioned buses on selected routes. There AbOUT 100 of these buses running on select routes at regular intervals.
Small buses MTC has launched small bus services to connect remote places of Chennai and its suburbs. These buses are provided by Tata.
Year |
No. of buses on road |
No. of buses off road |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
2007-2008 |
2,344 |
287 |
2,631 |
2008-2009 |
2,792 |
370 |
3,162 |
2009-2010 |
2,958 |
327 |
3,285 |
2010-2011 |
3,007 |
355 |
3,362 |
2011-2012 |
3,034 |
374 |
3,408 |
2012-2013 |
3,027 |
356 |
3,383 |
2015-2016 |
3,797 |
460 |
4,257 |
Depots
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation has 32 depots, each with an average parking capacity of 200 buses.
The 32 depots of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (as of 2016) are listed below:
S. No. |
Depot |
Depot code |
Old code |
Region |
Fleet strength |
Scheduled services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Adambakkam |
AB |
Nil |
Chromepet |
55 |
51 |
2 |
Adyar |
AD |
B |
Adyar |
181 |
167 |
3 |
Alandur |
AL |
K |
Chromepet |
148 |
135 |
4 |
Ambathur |
AM |
E |
Ayanavaram |
195 |
179 |
5 |
Anna Nagar West |
AN |
H |
Ayanavaram |
232 |
213 |
6 |
Avadi |
AV |
X |
Ayanavaram |
161 |
148 |
7 |
Ayanavaram |
AY |
C |
Ayanavaram |
173 |
160 |
8 |
Basin Bridge |
BB |
Nil |
Tondiarpet |
43 |
41 |
9 |
Besant Nagar |
BN |
Nil |
Adyar |
30 |
28 |
10 |
Central Depot |
CD |
Nil |
Adyar |
178 |
165 |
11 |
Chromepet - I |
CR |
W |
Chromepet |
177 |
163 |
12 |
Chromepet - II |
CW |
Nil |
Chromepet |
48 |
45 |
13 |
Ennore |
EN |
K |
Tondiarpet |
69 |
64 |
14 |
Iyyappanthangal |
IY |
Y |
Chromepet |
155 |
144 |
15 |
K.K.Nagar |
KN |
G |
Chromepet |
199 |
182 |
16 |
Kundrathur |
KU |
Nil |
Chromepet |
33 |
31 |
17 |
Madhavaram |
MV |
K |
Tondiarpet |
118 |
107 |
18 |
Mandavelli |
MN |
J |
Adyar |
91 |
84 |
19 |
MKB Nagar |
MB |
Nil |
Tondiarpet |
31 |
28 |
20 |
Padiyanallur |
PL |
Nil |
Tondiarpet |
59 |
55 |
21 |
Perambur |
PR |
S |
Ayanavaram |
170 |
157 |
22 |
Poonamallee |
PM |
V, Z |
Ayanavaram |
185 |
172 |
23 |
Saidapet |
SP |
M |
Adyar |
104 |
96 |
24 |
Semmencherry |
SM |
Nil |
Adyar |
24 |
22 |
25 |
Tambaram |
TA |
O |
Chromepet |
200 |
185 |
26 |
T.Nagar |
TN |
L |
Adyar |
102 |
95 |
27 |
Thiruvanmiyur |
TR |
R |
Adyar |
161 |
149 |
28 |
Thiruvottriyur |
TV |
N |
Tondiarpet |
111 |
103 |
29 |
Tondiarpet - I |
TD |
A |
Tondiarpet |
149 |
139 |
30 |
Tondiarpet - II |
TW |
T |
Tondiarpet |
84 |
77 |
31 |
Vadapalani |
VP |
D |
Chromepet |
211 |
195 |
32 |
Vyasarpadi |
VY |
P |
Tondiarpet |
112 |
105 |
Total |
3,989 |
3,685 |
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List of MTC bus routes
Normal |
Express |
Deluxe |
AC Volvo |
Night |
Ladies Special |
Route Number |
Departure |
Destination |
Via |
|---|---|---|---|
7H |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
Broadway |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
7H |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
Broadway / Secretariat / High Court |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
7H |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
Broadway |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
147A |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
T.Nagar |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
27N |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
Anna Square |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk Cricket Stadium, Triplicane |
M70 |
Dr. J. J. Nagar East |
Thiruvanmiyur |
Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate, Guru Nanak College, Velachery, Taramani, SRP Tools |
7M |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Broadway |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
7M |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Broadway / Secretariat / High Court |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
7M |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Broadway |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kellys, Purasawalkam, Chennai Central |
147B |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
T.Nagar |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Anna Arch, SKYWALK, Choolaimedu (Nungambakkam railway station), Pushpa Nagar, Valluvar Kottam, Panagal Park |
27L |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Anna Square |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
27L |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Anna Square |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
27L |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Anna Square |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Chepauk, Triplicane |
77J |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Guindy |
Mogappair Eri Scheme, Mogappair East, J.J.Nagar East Police Station, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, CIPET |
70W |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Velachery |
Vavin, Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, Guindy Thiru Vi Ka Estate, Concorde, Guru Nanak College |
48AET |
Dr. J. J. Nagar West |
Madhavaram |
Ambattur Industrial Estate, Lucas, Padi, Aynavaram/Sayani, Perambur Railway Station, Moolakadai, Madhavaram Post Office |
141C |
Collector Nagar |
Thiruvanmiyur |
Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, SKYWALK, D.M.S, Luz Corner, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar Bus Depot |
27E |
Collector Nagar |
Anna Square |
Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, Roundana, SKYWALK, DPI, LIC, Devi Cineplex, Chepauk Cricket Stadium, Triplicane |
77G |
Collector Nagar |
Guindy |
Collector Nagar, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Arumbakkam MMDA, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, CIPET |
20A |
Mogappair |
Broadway |
Vijaya Bank, Mogappair West, Vavin, Ambattur I.E, Lucas, Padi, Aynavaram/Sayani, Kellys, Dharmaprakash/Petrol Bunk, Chennai Central |
7F |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway / Anna Square |
Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kelleys, Doveton, Chennai Central |
7F |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway/High Court/Secretariat |
Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kelleys, Doveton, Chennai Central |
7F |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway |
Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kelleys, Doveton, Chennai Central |
15C |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway |
Thirumangalam, Roundana, SKYWALK, Sterling Road, DPI, Egmore, Chennai Central |
15A |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway |
Maharani, Brindavan Colony, Kilpauk Garden Road, Kelleys, Doveton, Chennai Central |
15D/15 |
Anna Nagar West |
Broadway/Secretariat |
Maharani, Anna Nagar East, Aminijikarai, Taylors Road, Dasaprakash, Chennai Central |
24A |
Anna Nagar West |
Vivekananda House |
Maharani, Brindavan Colony, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Sterling Road, Gemini, Royapettah Hospital |
24A |
Anna Nagar West |
Vivekananda House |
Maharani, Brindavan Colony, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Sterling Road, Gemini, Royapettah Hospital |
41C |
Anna Nagar West |
Thiruvanmiyur |
Thirumangalam, Roundana, Chinthamani, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Sterling Road, D.M.S, Luz Corner, Mylapore, Mandaveli, Adyar Bus Depot |
27BET |
Maduravoyal |
Anna Square |
Nerkundram, Rohini Theatre, Arumbakkam, N.S.K Nagar, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Egmore, Triplicane. |
53CT |
Maduravoyal |
Broadway / Secretariat |
Nerkundram, Rohini Theatre, Arumbakkam, N.S.K Nagar, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Dasaprakash, Park Railway Station, Chennai Central. |
M70C |
Koyambedu Market |
Tambaram |
Koyambedu P.S, CMBT, M.M.D.A, Vadapalani, Ashok Pillar, Cipet, Kathipara, Chennai International Airport, Pallavaram, Chrompet, T.B.Sanatorium |
M70C |
Koyambedu Market |
Tambaram |
Koyambedu P.S, CMBT, M.M.D.A, Vadapalani, Ashok Pillar, Cipet, Kathipara, Chennai International Airport, Pallavaram, Chrompet, T.B.Sanatorium |
53G |
Koyambedu Market |
Padurmedu |
Nerkundram, Maduravoyal, Vaanagaram, Velappanchavadi, Kumunanchavadi, Poonamallee, Varadaraja Puram, Chembarambakkam, Irulapalayam. |
114P |
Koyambedu Market |
Padiyanallur |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Weels India Rd.Jn., Agrakaram, Ambedkar Nagar, Madhvaram Jn., Puzhal, Kavangarai, Aayurveda Ashramam, Red Hills. |
15F |
Koyambedu Market |
Broadway |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, N.S.K Nagar, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Dasaprakash, Chennai Central. |
15F |
Koyambedu Market |
Broadway |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, N.S.K Nagar, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road, Dasaprakash, Chennai Central. |
121A |
Koyambedu Market |
Manali]] |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Weels India Rd.Jn., Agrakaram, Ambedkar Nagar, Madhvaram Jn., Madhavaram P.O, Moolakadai, Madhavaram Milk Colony |
121A |
Koyambedu Market |
Manali]] |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Weels India Rd.Jn., Agrakaram, Ambedkar Nagar, Madhvaram Jn., Madhavaram P.O, Moolakadai, Madhavaram Milk Colony |
121A |
Koyambedu Market |
Manali]] |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Weels India Rd.Jn., Agrakaram, Ambedkar Nagar, Madhvaram Jn., Madhavaram P.O, Moolakadai, Madhavaram Milk Colony |
Koyambedu Market |
Foreshore Estate |
Koyambedu P.S, Chinmaya Nagar, Virugambakkam, Vadapalani B.S, Trustpuram, Bharathi Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, F.C.I Old, Luz, Santhome P.O. |
|
17A |
Koyambedu Market |
Broadway |
Koyambedu P.S, Chinmaya Nagar, Virugambakkam, Vadapalani B.S, Trustpuram, Veternary Hospital, Gemini, TVS, P.Or & Sons, Chennai Central. |
46A |
Koyambedu Market |
Villivakkam |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, Anna Arch, Aminjikarai P.S., Roundtana, I.C.F. |
46A |
Koyambedu Market |
Villivakkam |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, Anna Arch, Aminjikarai P.S., Roundtana, I.C.F. |
46GET |
Koyambedu Market |
M.K.B Nagar East |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, Anna Arch, Aminjikarai P.S., Roundtana, I.C.F, Kambar Arangam, Aynavaram/ Sayani, Jamalia, Perambur R.S, Vyasarpadi. |
120E |
Koyambedu Market |
Kilkondaiyur |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Lucas, Ambathur Estate, Dunlop, Ambattur OT, Thirumullaivoyal, Avadi, Koilpathagai Rd.Jn., H.V.F.Main Gate, , Veltech, Veerapuram, Arakkambakkam, Pandeswaram, Kadhavoor Rd.Jn. |
77M |
Koyambedu Market |
Madanakuppam |
Koyambedu P.S, Thirumangalam, Collector Nagar, Vavin, Ambathur Estate, Dunlop, Ambattur OT, Pudur, TATA Wireless, Kallikuppam, |
17B |
Koyambedu Market |
Mangadu |
Koyambedu P.S, CMBT, M.M.D.A., Vadapalani B.S, Virugambakkam, Valasaravakkam, Porur, Moulivakkam, Paraniputhur, Mangadu |
41F |
Koyambedu Market |
Mandaiveli |
Koyambedu P.S, Arumbakkam, D.G.Vaishnav College, SKYWALK, Nungambakkam R.S, Valluvarkottam, D.M.S, F.C.I Old, Luz, Mylapore |
44 |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Maharani, Mint, Beach Station |
56D |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Kasimedu, Kalmandapam, Royapuram, Beach Station |
PP56D |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Kasimedu, Kalmandapam, Royapuram, Beach Station |
PP56D |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Kasimedu, Kalmandapam, Royapuram, Beach Station |
64C |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Vyasarpadi, Doveton, Chennai Central |
64C |
Manali |
Broadway |
Chinna Mathur, Mathur MMDA, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Vyasarpadi, Doveton, Chennai Central |
121A |
Manali |
CMBT |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Reteri, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam |
121A |
Manali |
CMBT |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Reteri, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam |
156D |
Manali |
Tondiarpet |
Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), MFL, Sathyamoorthy Nagar, Ernavoor, Thiruvottriyur Bus Depot, Theradi, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate |
164C |
Manali |
Broadway |
Manali Market, Mathur, Manjambakkam, Madhavaram, Moolakadai, Vyasarpadi, Doveton, Chennai Central |
170C Extn |
Manali |
Guindy I.E |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, Kolathur, Reteri, Lucas, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Pillar, Ekkatuthangal |
170M |
Manali |
Velachery |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, Kolathur, Reteri, Lucas, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam, CMBT, Vadapalani, Ashok Pillar, Ekkatuthangal, Guindy I.E |
48B |
TVK Nagar |
Ennore |
Perambur, Moolakadai, Madhavaram, Manjambakkam, Mathur, Manali Market |
56D Extn |
Mathur MMDA |
Broadway |
Chinna Mathur, Manali, Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Kasimedu, Kalmandapam, Royapuram, Beach Station |
56D Extn |
Assisi Nagar |
Broadway |
Chinna Mathur, Manali, Manali Market, MRL(CPCL), Thiruvottriyur Railway Station, Ellaiamman Koil, Kaladipet, Rajakadai, Thangal, Toll gate, Tondiarpet, Kasimedu, Kalmandapam, Royapuram, Beach Station |
56V |
Redhills |
Tollgate |
Grand Lyon, Vadakarai, Vadaperumpakkam, Manjambakkam, Mathur, Manali Market, Kaladipet, Rajakadai |
56W |
Madhavaram |
Vallalar Nagar |
Madhavaram Milk Colony, Mathur, Manali Market, Kaladipet, Rajakadai |
56T |
Madhavaram |
Tiruvottiyur |
Madhavaram Milk Colony, Mathur, Manali Market, Theradi |
64B |
Minjur |
Broadway |
Napalayam, Manali New Town, Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Vyasarpadi, Doveton, Chennai Central |
64P |
Minjur |
Perambur |
Napalayam, Manali New Town, Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Perambur Market |
121B |
Minjur |
CMBT |
Napalayam, Manali New Town, Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Reteri, Lucas, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam |
121C |
Ennore |
CMBT |
Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Reteri, Lucas, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam |
121D |
Manali New Town |
CMBT |
Andarkuppam, Manali Market, Mathur, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Moolakadai, Reteri, Lucas, Anna Nagar West, Thirumangalam |