CS at Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

Chennai: State Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena, who inspected the newly opened Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam just the Pongal holiday travel picked up momentum in the State on Saturday, proposed to shift all operations of omni buses there from January 21.

Reviewing the functioning of the terminus, besides interacting with passengers and the staff at the help desk, he checked the quality of water provided for passengers and gave instructions on the maintenance of the digital display boards and SETC route boards.

 He also checked the other facilities like battery operated vehicles with wheelchair access, charging stations and seating arrangements.

The Chief Secretary wanted the formation of a Steering Committee comprising of CMDA, CUMTA, COP (Tambaram), District  Administration, National Highways, State Highways, SETC, TNSTC, MTC and Transport  Commissioner to coordinate various issues on a daily basis and recommended that the  organizations plan and work in synergy towards a seamless multi-modal integration (MMI) system.  

He also suggested the implementation of a local communication system for the management team to coordinate with ease and the development of an app for the comfort of the users.

The meeting was attended by, among others, Secretary to  Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Member Secretary, CMDA,  Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, District Collector, Chengalpattu, Transport  Commissioner, Managing Directors- MTC, SETC and TNSTC and other officials from  NHAI, Highways Department.