Mattuthavani Bus Terminus

The Mattuthavani Bus Terminus (officially M.G.R Bus Stand) is a mofussil bus terminus in Mattuthavani, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. This is the second largest bus terminus in Tamil Nadu next only to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R Bus Terminus, Chennai.[2]

M.G.R Bus Stand
Mattuthavani Bus Terminus
Integrated Bus Terminus
Facade of the M.G.R Bus Stand
LocationMadurai – Melur High Road
Coordinates9.9439°N 78.1561°E / 9.9439; 78.1561
Owned byMadurai Municipal Corporation
Platforms8 (96 bays)
Construction
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeMAD (SETC)
MRI (KSRTC)
History
Opened26 May 1999 (1999-05-26)[1]
ClosedNo
RebuiltMattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus
Previous namesMattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus
Services
Intercity bus service

History

In 2003, increased traffic led the Madurai municipal corporation to construct a new mofussil bus terminus that would complement the existing Pazhanganatham and Anna bus stations. After completion of the Madurai Ring road project, the Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus (MIBT) was constructed at a cost of ₹100 million (US$1.4 million), spread over an area of 18 acres (7.3 ha).[3] On 31 October 2017, It has been renamed by Government of Tamil Nadu as M.G.R Bus Stand to honor the AIADMK founder and the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran.[4]

Services
Layout of the terminus

Located on the outskirts of Madurai, the terminus has 8 platforms with 12 bays for every platform.[5] The terminus is serviced by TNSTC, SETC, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.[6][7][8]

PlatformBus route
1Chennai, Cuddalore, Neyveli, Bangalore, Puducherry, Tirupati, Hosur, Guruvayur, and other SETC buses
2Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Viluppuram, Ariyalur, Perambalur, and Natham
3Sivagangai, Thondi, kotaipatinam, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai and Karnataka State buses
4Karaikudi, Vedharanyam, vellankanni, Devakottai, Melur, Aranthaangi, Pattukootai, Ponaamaravathi, and Singampunari
5Ramanathapuram, Earvaadi, Rameshwaram, Paramakudi, Saayalkudi, Kamuthi and Kilakarai
6Rajapalayam, Tenkasi, Srivilliputhur, sengottai, Sankarankoil, Papanasam and Kadayanallur
7Aruppukkottai, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Sivakasi, Sattur, Virudhunagar and Vilathikulam
8Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil, Kovilpatti, kaliyakaavilai Nanguneri, Valliyur and Kerala State Buses.

Omni Bus services

Due to heavy traffic of private omnibuses in Madurai, the Municipal corporation constructed the Integrated Mofussil Omnibus Terminus for private omnibuses in 2014.[9][10] It was opened by then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on 12 February 2014. The new omnibus terminus spread over 14.5 acres was constructed at a cost of ₹97 million (US$1.4 million).[11]

Facilities

The bus station has an information center and ticket booking counters for TNSTC, SETC, KSRTC. Other facilities include, a police outpost, rest room for the crew, dispensary health unit, vending stalls, hotels, eateries and ATM.[12][13][14][15][16] Parking and prepaid taxi, Rental cars, Auto Rickshaws are available.[10][17][18]

See also

Media related to Mattuthavani Bus Terminus at Wikimedia Commons

References
  1. "Mattuthavani bus stand traders down shutters". The Hindu. Madurai. 8 December 2004. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. "Chapter III : Audit of Transactions (Urban Local Bodies)" (PDF). Government of India. Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  3. "பழங்காநத்தம், அண்ணா, பெரியார், திருவள்ளுவர், ஆரப்பாளையம், மாட்டுத்தாவணி: மதுரையில் மீண்டும் பஸ் நிலைய பிரச்சினை" [Palanganatham, Anna, Periyar, Tiruvalluvar, Aarapalayam, Mattuthavani: Bus station problems again in Madurai]. Oneindia.in (in Tamil). 19 February 2003. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  4. "It is now MGR bus stand at Mattuthavani". The Hindu. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  5. S. Sundar (31 August 2006). "Move to shift city bus bay draws traders' ire". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  6. "Sleep Like a Baby in KSRTC's Airavat Mercedes Buses". Daijiworld Media. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  7. "New bus service to Bengaluru". The Hindu. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  8. "KSRTC to introduce new buses to Madurai, Trichy". The Hindu. Bengaluru. 8 June 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  9. "Space earmarked for omni buses". The Hindu. Madurai. 30 November 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  10. "Madurai bus stand gets auto, taxi bay". The Hindu. Madurai. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  11. "New omnibus terminus". The Hindu.
  12. Shastry, V. Malladi (17 June 2013). "Reporter's Diary- Madurai". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  13. "Rest room for crew opened in bus stand". The Hindu. Madurai. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  14. S. Sundar (22 August 2007). "75 stalls established to regulate flower vendors". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  15. "Mattuthavani bus stand spruced up with new seating facilities". The Hindu. Madurai. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  16. "ATM at bus stand". The Hindu. 31 March 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  17. "Mayor inspects bus stand". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  18. S. Sundar (13 February 2012). "No space at Mattuthavani parking lot". The Hindu. Madurai. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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