The Hindu 19.11.2013
‘Private omni buses to start from Maatuthavani soon’
Mayor V.V. Rajan Chellappa on Monday said private omni
buses leaving for different destinations from the city would soon depart
from Maatuthavani.
The Corporation had earmarked
funds and space adjacent to the integrated bus stand at Maatuthavani in
view of the traffic congestion being experienced regularly in the
central parts of the city, where the omni buses had their parking spaces
near Periyar bus stand.
Space for 49 operators is
ready in the new place proposed for the omni bus stand. Apart from this,
toilet facilities, shelter and storm water drainage facilities were
also being provided in the new facility. Though the Mayor was not sure
of the exact date of the completion of the works, he said they would get
over at the earliest.
The officials, who accompanied
the Mayor, said close to 60 omni buses could be parked in the area and
this would decongest traffic in and around Periyar bus stand.
Autorickshaw
drivers said they should be given space adjacent to the upcoming omni
bus stand. The Corporation officials said their demand would be
considered.
Space for 49 operators is ready in the new place proposed for omni bus stand.