Airfares and bus fares surge in Tamil Nadu as millions travel for Pongal holidays.

Airfares and bus fares in Tamil Nadu have dramatically increased ahead of the Pongal holidays, with airfares doubling and private buses charging premiums. To handle the surge, the government increased train and bus frequencies, with Air India and IndiGo also adding flights, though this led to higher fares. Over 6.4 lakh people have already traveled using state-run buses, and an estimated 13 lakh more are expected to leave Chennai. The Tamil Nadu Transport Department is deploying extra buses and trains, along with advising travelers to use alternative routes and deploying more police at toll plazas.

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