Summary:
Most of the TNSTC buses in Nilgiris division are plying without spare tyres and tubes. Now, every sub-depot has spare tyres in excess. Henceforth, we will ensure that short-route buses were also provided with spare tyres.” UDHAGAMANDALAM: It is a common sight in the Nilgiris and on the ghat section between Coonoor and Mettupalayam that TNSTC buses get stranded midway due to flat tyres. Around 80% of them are not provided with spare tyres, according to inside sources.On the contrary, a senior official in the division told TOI, “Buses plying within 10-15km are not provided with spare tyres.” He said, “In fact, we experienced shortage of tyres two years back..