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Tamil Nadu Govt Warns Omni Buses: Strict Action for Extra Fares During Holidays!
- •Complaints received that private Omni buses are charging unusually high fares during Gandhi Jayanti, Ayudha Puja, and Vijayadashami holidays.
- •Special teams formed by Regional Transport Officers, Motor Vehicle Inspectors, and Transport Check Post Inspectors across Tamil Nadu.
- •Intensive checks on Omni buses charging extra fares and those violating motor vehicle rules.
- •Action taken against vehicles from other states operating without paying Tamil Nadu road tax, including fines and seizures.
- •Passengers can report additional fares and other complaints via 9384808333 / 1800 425 6151 and SMS.
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The transport department formed special teams consisting of Regional Transport Officers, Motor Vehicle Inspectors, and Transport Check Post Inspectors across Tamil Nadu to conduct intensive checks. These teams are inspecting buses for unusually high fares, rule violations, and unpaid state road taxes, with enforcement actions including imposing fines, seizing vehicles, and collecting taxes.
The complaints and subsequent government warnings were prompted by the continuous weekend holidays surrounding Gandhi Jayanti, Ayudha Puja, and Vijayadashami, which run from October 2, 2026, to October 21, 2026.
Passengers can report additional fare grievances and other related complaints to the transport department via SMS or by calling the dedicated phone numbers 9384808333 and 1800 425 6151.
