#Transport
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Tenders invited for procurement of Electronic Ticket Machine (ETM) paper rolls for Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations
The Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations are inviting tenders for the procurement of ETM paper rolls. These rolls will feature advertisements on the back, allowing corporations to acquire them free of cost, thereby reducing expenses and increasing revenue.
Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. S. Joseph Vijay inaugurates renovated Perambur MLA office and e-Seva center, launches distribution of new electronic family cards to 73,000 families, and inspects Vyasarpadi Metropolitan Transport Corporation Electric Bus Depot.
Today (13.07.2026) in Chennai, Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Mr. S. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the renovated Perambur MLA office and e-Seva center, launched the distribution of new electronic family cards to 73,000 families across Tamil Nadu, and inspected the Vyasarpadi Metropolitan Transport Corporation Electric Bus Depot.
In accordance with the order of the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, the Honourable Minister for Transport, Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban, today (08.06.2026) conducted a review meeting with senior officials of the Transport Department regarding the operations of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations.
The Hon'ble Transport Minister reviewed the operations of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations with senior officials, as per the directive of the Hon'ble Chief Minister.
Special Facility for National Permit Cargo Vehicles Operating Out of State to Obtain VLTD Approval via Tamil Nadu Suraksha Mitra Portal – Hon'ble Transport Minister Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban Informs
Tamil Nadu's Transport Minister announced a temporary two-week special facility via the "Tamil Nadu Suraksha Mitra Portal" for National Permit cargo vehicles operating in other states to get Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) approval, considering difficulties faced by lorry owners.
Free Bus Travel for Students in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu government has announced free bus travel for school and college students on State Transport Corporation buses starting from June 4, 2026, until new free bus passes for the 2026-27 academic year are issued.
Consultative Meeting on Operations of Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations
Transport Minister Thiru. A. Vijay Tamizhan Parthiban held a consultative meeting at the Secretariat, following the Chief Minister's directives, to review the operations of Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporations. Discussions covered improving public transport services, increasing revenue, and modernizing buses.
Consultative Meeting Held Under Transport Minister's Chairmanship Regarding AIS-140 VLTD Fitting Scheme in Passenger and Public Service Vehicles
A consultative meeting was held on 22.05.2026 under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Transport Thiru. A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban at the Secretariat to discuss concerns raised by lorry owners and school vehicle owners regarding the price of AIS-140 VLTD devices, which are being fitted in passenger and Public Service Vehicles across Tamil Nadu.