Opposition-backed trade unions of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) began their indefinite strike demanding wage revision, among other issues.
Private buses were put on service to ply passengers as TNSTC services have been stopped. Passengers were forced to pay three times more than the fixed bus fares.
Stranded passengers at the Mettupalayam bus stand on the second day of bus strike called by the opposition trade unions of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, in Coimbatore on Monday.
A over crowded bus in Coimbatore on the second day of bus strike.
Private buses are being used to facilitate commuters to travel. A scene in Puducherry on Monday.
Tamil Nadu Transport Buses parked inside the terminus, due to the strike called by the opposition trade unions, in Puducherry on Monday.
Due to the bus employees' trade unions strike, commuters use train as an alternative. A scene at Perambur Railway station on Monday.
Passengers board a omni bus at the Mettupalayam Road bus stand.
An usually busy tollgate in Walajahpet wore a deserted look due to the bus strike.
A view of buses parked at Rockfort depot in Tiruchi.
Private buses are being used in place of MTC buses in Chennai.
Pro-strike supporter pasting a poster on a bus at Kancheepuram on Sunday.