CHENNAI: The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has operated additional buses to manage Deepavali rush, carrying more than 1.28 lakh passengers on October 16 (Thursday).

According to the managing director R Mohan, 2,853 buses operated as of midnight on Thursday, including 2,092 regular services and 761 special buses for the festive season.

Together, the services ferried 1,28,275 passengers. In addition, 1,36,413 passengers have booked their tickets in advance and are scheduled to travel in the coming days, the official said.