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How buses became the lifeline of Madras

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu Aug 25, 2026 · 8:50 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

Packed to the point of tipping over, driven rashly, and battered all over, is how one would describe the MTC buses that ply in the city. While buses were in use in Madras since the 1920s, they really took off only after the tram service met its demise in 1953. Since then, they have become an integral feature of the city and a lifeline for millions

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