Residents of Srinivasapuram and Kottivakkam have requested Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to ensure buses halt at Srinivasapuram bus stop, between Thiruvanmiyur RTO and Kottivakkam bus stop, on East Coast Road.
Earlier, white-board buses would halt at Srinivasapuram bus stop, thereby benefiting the residents of Kannappa Nagar, Srinivasapuram, A.G.S. Colony and Karpagambal Nagar, Kottivakkam.
Now, none of the buses stop there, which forces commuters from the region to head to the Thiruvanmiyur RTO bus stop, which is nearly two kilometres away.
This decision had been taken to ease the traffic congestion at the intersection of Kannappa Nagar First Main Road and East Coast Road.
Residents have an alternative suggestion: Relocating the bus stop near Karpagambal Nagar, Kottivakkam.
A GCC official says, “A decision in this matter can be taken only after holding a consultation with the Chennai Traffic Police.”