TNSTC bus breaks down, students push vehicle to help clear traffic jam

Tiruvarur: A Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus broke down on the road near Muthupettai in Tiruvarur district on Wednesday, forcing school students and the public nearby to push the vehicle to the side to prevent a traffic pileup. A video of the incident went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism over the maintenance of state transport vehicles.The TNSTC bus, operating on the daily Vedaranyam-Tiruchendur route via Muthupettai, developed a sudden snag after passengers alighted at the old bus stand. It came to a halt in the middle of the road.The snag triggered a prolonged traffic jam, stranding school students, daily wage workers and other road users.Despite efforts to repair the vehicle, the fault could not be fixed quickly. Passengers and schoolchildren then joined hands to push the bus to the side of the road, clearing the way for traffic.The episode unfolded amid rain. Local residents who witnessed the scene criticised the authorities for inadequate upkeep of govt buses.Speaking to TOI, a TNSTC official said an alternative bus was arranged to ferry the stranded passengers to their destinations.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Trichy | Silver Rate in Trichy | Bank Holidays in Trichy | Public Holidays in TrichyStay updated with the latest Trichy news. Download the TOI App.