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Festive Bus Fares Capped: Crucial Announcement for Diwali Travel
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:06
Festive Bus Fares Capped: Crucial Announcement for Diwali Travel
- •A consultative meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Transport Minister regarding omni bus fares and operations ahead of Ayudha Puja and Diwali.
- •It was decided that omni bus ticket fares during the festive season must not exceed the maximum rates fixed by associations on October 28, 2023.
- •Buses from Koyambedu and Kilambakkam terminals must be operated in coordination with departments to prevent traffic congestion and passenger inconvenience.
- •Passengers can check the approved maximum fare details on the official website at https://aoboa.co.in/BusFare.
Key Questions Answered
During the consultative meeting on October 13, 2026, it was decided that festival season ticket fares for omni buses must not exceed the maximum rates fixed by the omni bus owners' associations on October 28, 2023.
Passengers can check the maximum fare details established by the associations by visiting the official website at https://aoboa.co.in/BusFare.
Authorities announced that omni buses operating from the Koyambedu and Kilambakkam bus terminals must coordinate with relevant departments to ensure operations do not cause traffic congestion or disrupt passengers.
