Private bus operators say fares of buses going towards southern districts beyond Tiruchi have been increased. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Several private bus operators have sharply increased fares on key routes ahead of the polling day on Thursday, citing high demand driven by a long weekend and summer holidays. Bus fares from Chennai to Tiruchi and other southern districts have surged on online booking platforms. Ticket prices that were previously around ₹1,400 have now surged to ₹2,500 to ₹2,900 for AC sleeper buses. Semi-sleeper fares have risen significantly, now ranging between ₹1,500 and ₹2,000. Even non-AC buses have seen increase, with prices increasing by ₹500 to ₹800 on the Chennai to Tiruchi route. Published – April 20, 2026 07:55 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Remand prisoner escapes from vehicle, caught within 30 minutes Tourism takes a hit as water level of Thekkady lake dips