New Initiative: Call 1800 425 6151 to report fleecing by omni bus operators

The seized buses were from Andhra Pradesh, Thiruvananthapuram and Karaikal. They were operating here without permit and they have not paid the taxes too. The seized buses were taken to the Regional Transport Office at Kolathur. Transport officer Palanisamy said that the three omni buses will be released only after obtaining  permission from the Transport Commissioner. He added that so far, notice had been issued to 100 omni buses for violating various rules such as lack of first aid box, over loading, no license etc. All government buses and private buses were full, with people returning to the city on Wednesday after a nearly a weeklong holiday. Cashing in on the situation, private omni buses collected exorbitant rates to ply them. To curb their menace, transport officials conducted raid for the past five days. Tamil Nadu Government has set up a toll free number to receive complaints from public over excess collection of ticket charges in omni buses in view of the forthcoming festive season. “The toll free number 1800 425 6151 is functioning from the office of the Regional Transport Commissioner. Public can make their complaints through this toll free number” an official release said. The complaints received will be sent to the respective offices of the regional transport officer to take further action, it added.