Renovated bus terminus in Ranipet opened for public

Collector N. Priya Ravichandran inspects the renovated bus terminus in the city in the presence of transport and municipal officials. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

After more than four years of renovation work, the renewed ₹13.55 crore integrated bus terminal on the Ranipet-Walajah main road was opened for public use, ahead of Deepavali.

Officials of the Ranipet municipality, which carried out the multi-crore works, said the old terminus was built more than five decades ago with very few facilities for commuters. “The revamped terminus helps people board long-distance buses. The facility has better seating arrangements and safety features for commuters,” said S. Kumar, a commuter.

Funded under the Kalaignar Nagarpura Membattu Thittam 2022-23, which aims to fill infrastructural gaps in the city’s local bodies, work on the renovation of the terminus began in 2022. “The renovated bus terminus will help commuters, especially women and senior citizens, to board buses safely,” said a 24/7 assistance supervisor, Dcommar, Dcommar. Commissioner, Ranipet Municipality.

Collector N. Priya Ravichandran inspected the renovated bus terminus in the city in the presence of transport and municipal officials. The refurbished bus terminus will operate buses to Bengaluru, Vellore, Vandavasi, Cheyyar, Chengam, Arcot, Ranipet, Coimbatore, Salem, Kancheepuram, Hosur and Dharmapuri.

In terms of civic amenities, the terminal station has purified drinking water facilities, solar LED street lights, digital timers, canteen, police booth and CCTV cameras. A police base will also be set up in the coming days.

On an average, more than 200 buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation ply from the terminus every day. Commuters said that additional buses should be operated at the terminus to cities like Tiruvannamalai, Sholinghur, Arcot, Gingee and Kancheepuram.

Published – November 8, 2026 0:57 AM IST