Valarakurichi Adi Dravidar streets get direct bus link to Ariyalur
Trichy: Residents of Adi Dravidar streets in Valarakurichi village, Ariyalur district, celebrated the launch of their first-ever direct bus service to the district headquarters on Wednesday.
Marking the occasion with reverence, villagers offered prayers and removed their slippers as a symbolic gesture while welcoming the private minibus into their locality.
Until now, residents had to walk or use two-wheelers to reach bus stops located 1–2 km away. The new service is part of the Regional Transport Office's New Comprehensive Plan for Mini Bus Scheme 2024, which introduced 31 new and extended routes across Ariyalur district.
Although Valarakurichi recently got limited TNSTC connectivity, the Adi Dravidar streets—home to about 100 families—remained cut off due to narrow roads that couldn't accommodate standard buses. The minibus, operated by Sri Srinivasa Bus Services, now links the locality with the Ariyalur Government Medical College Hospital via the district bus stand. "The minibus is the right fit for these narrow roads and will benefit the entire village," said K Arjunan, Sendurai taluk secretary of the CPM.
The bus's inaugural trip saw women commuters prostrating on the road in gratitude. The crew handed out sweets and chocolates, most of the passengers being women heading to work. "Since the village is remote, we've extended our service here. Women and elderly passengers commuting to the government medical college can travel for free," said Suresh Babu, the bus operator.
Under the new scheme, each mini-bus route can cover up to 25 km, with at least 65% of the stretch serving areas not covered by TNSTC or private buses.
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Valarakurichi Adi Dravidar streets get direct bus link to Ariyalur
Trichy: Residents of Adi Dravidar streets in Valarakurichi village, Ariyalur district, celebrated the launch of their first-ever direct bus service to the district headquarters on Wednesday. Marking the occasion with reverence, villagers offered prayers and removed their slippers as a symbolic gesture while welcoming the private minibus into their locality. Until now, residents had to walk or use two-wheelers to reach bus stops located 1–2 km away. The new service is part of the Regional Transport Office's New Comprehensive Plan for Mini Bus Scheme 2024, which introduced 31 new and extended routes across Ariyalur district. Although Valarakurichi recently got limited TNSTC connectivity, the Adi Dravidar streets—home to about 100 families—remained cut off due to narrow roads that couldn't accommodate standard buses. The minibus, operated by Sri Srinivasa Bus Services, now links the locality with the Ariyalur Government Medical College Hospital via the district bus stand. "The minibus is the right fit for these narrow roads and will benefit the entire village," said K Arjunan, Sendurai taluk secretary of the CPM. The bus's inaugural trip saw women commuters prostrating on the road in gratitude. The crew handed out sweets and chocolates, most of the passengers being women heading to work. "Since the village is remote, we've extended our service here. Women and elderly passengers commuting to the government medical college can travel for free," said Suresh Babu, the bus operator. Under the new scheme, each mini-bus route can cover up to 25 km, with at least 65% of the stretch serving areas not covered by TNSTC or private buses.
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