Ukkadam Bus Terminus Explained

Ukkadam Bus Stand
Native Name:உக்கடம் பேருந்து நிலையம்
Native Name Lang:ta
Address:Ukkadam, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu. PIN641 001
Country:India
Platform:4
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Code:CBE
Owned:Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation
Operator:Department of Transport (Tamil Nadu)
Zone:TNSTC Coimbatore Division CBE/191
Passengers:30,000 per day

Ukkadam Bus Terminus, popularly known as Ukkadam Bus Stand, is one of the bus terminus of Coimbatore City. It was opened in 1991 to ease congestion in the central bus stand at Gandhipuram.The bus stand was planned to accommodate town buses and buses to Pollachi and nearby places and Palakkad.

Overview

This bus stand is located in the southern part of the city. Valankulam, a pond, was filled up to make space for this bus stand. Buses plying in south and west directions start from here. All town buses and mini buses start / pass through this bus stand. Departure timings of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation buses alone are given here. Facilities include a cloak room, toilets, rest room, parking facilities, TV, and STD booths. It includes cubicles where mothers can nurse their infants.[1]

Route

! Location !! Bus station !! Destinations
Ukkadam Ukkadam Palakkad, Palani, Pollachi, Udumalpet

Destinations

Connections

The terminus is connected to all the major places within the city such as:

Notes and References

  1. News: Now, baby-feeding cubicles set up at 4 bus stands in city. August 4, 2018 . The Times of India. 2018-08-10.