Avadi depot denies bus passes to senior citizens

Senior citizens seeking free bus passes at the Avadi depot in Chennai were turned away due to alleged card shortages, causing frustration among applicants. Applicants reported being denied service multiple times, with staff citing a lack of materials and overwhelming demand, despite the scheme's availability for those aged 60 and over. The depot manager acknowledged the high volume of applicants. MTC officials denied a card shortage, suggesting local mismanagement or misuse of passes as potential causes for the issues, while residents proposed alternative distribution points to alleviate congestion.