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Tamil Nadu cracks down on omni buses, issues notices to 207 vehicles for overcharging
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:45
Tamil Nadu cracks down on omni buses, issues notices to 207 vehicles for overcharging
- •TNSTC inspected 1,222 omni buses during a special enforcement drive ahead of the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadasami holidays.
- •Check reports and e-challans were issued to 207 vehicles, while four omni buses were impounded for overcharging and regulatory violations.
- •Compounding fees totaling Rs 4,18,700 were levied on the vehicles, with Rs 68,500 collected on the spot.
- •The special inspection drive was launched following widespread passenger complaints about exorbitant fares charged by private operators.
- •The transport department warned operators that cancelling online tickets without making alternative travel arrangements would result in permit cancellation.
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During the special enforcement drive ahead of the festive weekend, TNSTC inspected 1,222 omni buses and issued check reports and e-challans to 207 vehicles for violations. Four omni buses were impounded for regulatory violations and overcharging, and compounding fees totalling Rs 4,18,700 were levied.
The transport department warned omni bus operators that cancelling tickets booked online by passengers requires them to provide alternative travel arrangements, and failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the bus permit.
Passengers facing overcharging or related issues can lodge complaints by calling the toll-free helpline at 1800 425 6151 or by sending an email to tc.tn@nic.in.
