Here the routes of 120 Low Floor Electric Buses operating from Vyasarpadi Depot.
2B Bus Route
Circular electric bus service starting and ending at K Kannadasan Nagar, connecting SIDCO, M.K.B. Nagar, Satinyamoorthy Nagar, Regal, M.G.R. Central, Anna Square, and Govt Estate Metro Station.
18A Bus Route
Direct low-floor electric bus from Broadway to Kilambaikkam via M.G.R. Central, Mount Road TVS, Saidapet, Guindy, Meenambakkam Airport, Pallavaram, Tambaram, and Vandalur Zoo.
C33 Bus Route
Circular electric bus starting/ending at K Kannadasan Nagar, serving Vyasarpadi, Vallalar Nagar, Clive Battery, Parrys Corner, Broadway, and Perambur Market.
C64 Bus Route
Circular electric bus from K Kannadasan Nagar to K Kannadasan Nagar via reverse loop: Moolakadai, Perambur, M.G.R. Central, Parrys Corner, Clive Battery, and Vyasarpadi.
37 Bus Route
Electric bus service from Poonamalie to Vallalar Nagar via Porur, Valasaravakkam, Vadapalani, Veterinary Hospital, Sterling Road, and Choolai.
46G Bus Route
Short-connect electric bus between M.K.B. Nagar and M.G.R. Koyambedu via Arumbakkam, Anna Nagar East, Kambar Arangam, and Perambur.
57 Bus Route
Vyasarpadi Depot electric bus from Vallalar Nagar to Redhills via Sharma Nagar, Moolakadai, Kalpana Lamps, and Avurvikkedam Ashramam.
57X Bus Route
Extended-range electric bus from Vallalar Nagar to Periyapalayam via Redhills, Sholavaram, Karanodai, and Sakthi Vinayagar Koil.
164E Bus Route
Northern corridor electric bus service from Manali to Perambur via Madhavaram Mini Colony and Madhavaram Post Office.
170TX Bus Route
Long-distance electric bus from M.K.B. Nagar to Kilambakkam via Thirumangalam, Koyambedu, Meenambakkam Airport, Tambaram, and Vandalur Zoo.
170C Bus Route
Electric bus service starting at T.V.K. Nagar to Guindy TVK Estate via Kolathur, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Thirumangalam, and Koyambedu.
FAQs
Why aren’t these buses operating in areas like OMR or ECR?
The newly launched low-floor electric buses are operated from Vyasarpadi Depot and currently serve surrounding areas through 11 routes. Services will expand to OMR and ECR after Perumbakkam Depot opens. Remaining areas will be covered as 9 new depots become operational.
Why are there no AC electric buses?
AC electric buses are coming soon!
- Total planned: 625 AC electric buses out of 1,225.
- Phase 1: 225 AC buses
- Phase 2: 400 AC buses
AC Electric buses in phase 1
| Phase 1 Depots | Buses |
|---|---|
| Perumbakkam | 55 |
| Central Depot | 100 |
| Tondiarpet – 1 | 25 |
| Poonamallee | 45 |
| Total | 225 |
AC Electric buses in phase 2
| Phase 2 Depots | Buses |
|---|---|
| Alandur | 60 |
| Central Depot 2 | 80 |
| Padiyanallur | 40 |
| Perambur | 60 |
| Avadi | 60 |
| Iyappanthangal | 60 |
| Total | 400 |
What is the Ticket Fare for these Electric Buses?
Same as MTC’s existing deluxe fare. No extra charge!
Are NCMC cards accepted in these buses?
Yes! All digital payments accepted, including NCMC – Singara Chennai Card.
Is the Rs. 1000 Pass valid in these electric buses?
Yes, Rs. 1000 travel passes are accepted in all Non-AC electric buses.