Chennai travelers prefer government and private buses for different routes

Chennai's bus travel shows a clear preference for government and private operators. Government buses are favored for trips to Trichy and Madurai, while private buses are popular for routes to Bengaluru and Coimbatore, especially among IT professionals seeking comfort. Data from last year indicates that nearly 70% of private bus tickets booked in Chennai were for air-conditioned services. During peak travel seasons, private operators raise fares significantly, with A/C sleeper tickets to Coimbatore reaching 5,000 last week. Government bus services are determined by online booking volumes, with over 35,000 tickets sold for Trichy and Madurai last weekend. E-commerce platforms like RedBus are influencing trends by providing operators with booking insights and demand data.