The New Indian Express ·
Thanjavur locals oppose shopping complex near old bus stand, seek space for buses
THANJAVUR : Amid the demand for expansion of Thanjavur old bus stand to clear the congestion created by mini buses, the city corporation commenced work to build a shopping complex in the land available next to the bus stand.
The residents and TNSTC crews demanded the full utilisation of the land for expansion of the bus stand instead of building the shopping complex. Following the implementation of the New Comprehensive MiniBus Scheme from last year, the mini buses were also allowed to be operated from the Thanjavur old bus stand. Following this, over 70 mini buses are being operated from the bus stand besides the town bus services of the TNSTC and private operators causing congestion.
As passengers and the bus crews were facing difficulty, there was a demand to use the space adjacent to the old bus stand on RMH roadside to expand the bus stand to ease the congestion.