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Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus opens at Koyambedu

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Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus opens at Koyambedu
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The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus at Koyambedu was opened to the public, becoming the city's main hub for long-distance buses.

Construction of the new Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) at Koyambedu began on 6 June 1999. It was inaugurated for public use on 18 November 2002 by Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. The terminus became the main departure point in Chennai for intercity and interstate buses. Decades later, the Kilambakkam bus terminus was built partly to decongest it.

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