Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited- TNSTC-CBE

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The history and evolution of the Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Coimbatore Ltd have been outlined in the provided information. Here’s a breakdown of the significant events:

  1. Inception (1972): Cheran Transport Corporation Limited was established in accordance with the Government Nationalisation Policy on February 17, 1972. It commenced operations on March 1, 1972, by taking over 109 buses from the former Anamalais Bus Transport Pvt. Ltd. in Coimbatore District. Later, it acquired 121 buses from 19 private operators in Nilgiris District on January 14, 1973, following the Tamil Nadu State Transport Carriages and Contract (Acquisition) Act 1973.
  2. Bifurcation (1983): Cheran Transport Corporation Ltd. was split, leading to the formation of Jeeva Transport Corporation Ltd. effective from April 1, 1983. Jeeva Transport Corporation had its headquarters in Erode District and operated with 317 buses.
  3. Further Division (1994): Cheran Transport Corporation Ltd. underwent another division on February 18, 1994, resulting in the creation of “Mahakavi Bharathiyar Transport Corporation Ltd, Udhagamandalam” in Nilgiris District. It began operations with 367 buses.
  4. Merger (1996): Cheran Engineering Corporation Ltd., involved in bus body building construction in Pollachi, was merged with Cheran Transport Corporation Limited from April 1, 1996.
  5. Name Changes (1997): The name “Cheran Transport Corporation Limited, Coimbatore” was altered to “TamilNadu State Transport Corporation Coimbatore Division-I Ltd., Coimbatore.” Similarly, “Mahakavi Bharathiyar Transport Corporation Limited, Udhagamandalam” was changed to “TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-III) Ltd., Udhagamandalam” on July 23, 1997.
  6. Further Renaming (1997): Additionally, “Jeeva Transport Corporation Limited, Erode” was renamed as “TamilNadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-II) Ltd., Erode” on July 23, 1997.
  7. Merger (2000): Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-III) Ltd., Udhagamandalam, was merged with Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-I) Ltd., Coimbatore, effective from November 7, 2000.
  8. Consolidation (2003): Subsequently, Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-II) Ltd., Erode, merged with Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore Division-I) Ltd., Coimbatore, on December 30, 2003. Presently, the corporation operates under the name “Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Coimbatore” with four regions: Coimbatore, Ooty, Erode, and Tirupur.

Fleet Strength:

  • Town Service: 1171 buses
  • Mofussil Service: 1034 buses
  • Ghat Service: 354 buses
  • Spare: 215 buses
  • Total: 2774 buses

This historical timeline illustrates the growth, restructuring, and consolidation of the Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation Coimbatore Ltd., showcasing its development and expansions over the years.