New bus service flagged off

Deputy speaker of the state assembly K Pitchandi along with MP CN Annadurai flagged off new bus service at Devanampattu in the city. It replaces a 40-year-old bus. They travelled in the bus with the public.

The town bus had been running from Tiruvannamalai to Narthampoondi via villages like Usambadi, Karundhuvambadi, Devanampattu, Uthiram poondi, Kalasappakkam, Peri yaklampadi, Siruklampadi, and Muthirampoondi for the past four decades. However, the buses were showing signs of age.

Its roof is leading and seats were damaged, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Following the public complaints and requests from MP and MLA, the transport department allocated a new bus.
“New buses are being provided to replace the buses that have been operating for the last 40 years for people who have difficulty traveling. All women can travel free of charge in this name. Any request related to rural needs will be considered immediately and resolved," said Pitchandi.

Former Union Chairman Annamalai, District Panchayat Vice President Bharathi, Parent Teacher Association President Balu, former Union Councilor Sivaraman, Transport Department officials and the public attended the event and graced the occasion.