This Bus runs between THIRUVOTRIYUR and POONAMALLEE which is a distance of 34.1 kilometers (km). MTC does not operate any AC Buses on this route. Route 101 operated by MTC is one of the few buses that offers connectivity from Poonamalle to Thiruvotiyur via Maduraivoyil. This route is a very popular route with almost 45 buses running in this route.The frequency of this bus is 12 minutes. MTC operates Ordinary and Express Services on this route.
| Starting Stop | Thiruvotriyur |
| Last Stop | Poonamalle |
| First Bus | 5:45 a.m |
| Last Bus | 10 p.m |
| Starting Fare | Rs 8 |
| Number of Stages | 12 |
Bus Stops in MTC Bus Route 101
| Stop No. | Bus Stop Name | Other Names for this Bus Stop |
| 1 | Thiruvottiyur | |
| 2 | Vellayan Chettiyar School | |
| 3 | Thiruvottiyur Market | |
| 4 | Theradi | |
| 5 | Raja Kadai | |
| 6 | Ellaiamman Kovil | |
| 7 | Kaladi Pet | |
| 8 | Thangal | |
| 9 | Toll Gate Bus Depot | |
| 10 | Anna Nagar | |
| 11 | Swallows | |
| 12 | N4 Police Station | |
| 13 | Nagara Thottam | |
| 14 | Kalaimagal Vidyalaya | |
| 15 | Kalmandapam | |
| 16 | Royapuram | |
| 17 | Clive Battery | |
| 18 | Chennai Beach | |
| 19 | Parrys Corner | |
| 20 | High Court | |
| 21 | Chennai Fort Railway Station | |
| 22 | Chennai Central | Ripon Building, Amma Malligai, Waltax Road |
| 23 | Park Station | |
| 24 | Hotel Everest | |
| 25 | Thinathanthi | |
| 26 | Dasaprakash | |
| 27 | K.M.C. Hospital | Kilpauk Medical College |
| 28 | Taylors Road | |
| 29 | Aminjikarai Toll Gate | |
| 30 | Arun Hotel / Ampa Skywalk | |
| 31 | N.S.K. Nagar / Arumbakkam | |
| 32 | D.G. Vaishnava College | |
| 33 | Arumbakkam Post Office | |
| 34 | Arumbakkam | |
| 35 | Rohini Theatre | |
| 36 | Mettukulam | |
| 37 | Nerkundram | |
| 38 | Vengaya Mandi | |
| 39 | Maduravoyal Ration Shop | |
| 40 | Maduravoyal Post Office | |
| 41 | Maduravoyal Market | |
| 42 | Maduravoyal Arikari | |
| 43 | Jesus Hall | |
| 44 | Vanagaram | |
| 45 | Kumar Theatre | |
| 46 | Madhuravoyal Earikarai | |
| 47 | Velappanchavadi | |
| 48 | A.C.S. Medical College | |
| 49 | Saveetha Hospital | Saveetha Dental College |
| 50 | Karayanchavadi | |
| 51 | Kallarai | |
| 52 | Poonamallee Government Hospital | |
| 53 | Poonamallee |
101 Bus Operating Time / Schedule & Live Tracking
Expect a 101 Bus Every 12 minutes
DELAY ADVISORY: The average peak time speed on this route is only 18 kmph. Also this route has some road work and other construction activity going on. So plan accordingly!
FROM Thiruvotriyur
FIRST BUS: 5 AM and then every 12 minutes
First Bus 5:45 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:15 AM, 6:30 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:15 AM, 7:40 AM, 8:10 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:40 AM, 8:47 AM, 8:55 AM, 9:05 AM, 9:15 AM, 9:20 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:40 AM, 10:10 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:10 AM, 11:25 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:40 AM, 11:50 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:05 PM, 12:15 PM, 12:45 PM, 1:20 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:05 PM, 2:25 PM, 2:35 PM, 2:45 PM, 2:55 PM, 3:10 PM, 3:30 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:05 PM, 4:20 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:17 PM, 5:25 PM, 5:40 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:10 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:55 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:06 PM, 8:12 PM, 8:30 PM, 8:42 PM, 9:25 PM Last Bus
FROM Poonamallee
FIRST BUS: 5AM and then every 12 minutes
First Bus 5:45 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:15 AM, 6:30 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:15 AM, 7:40 AM, 8:10 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:40 AM, 8:47 AM, 8:55 AM, 9:05 AM, 9:15 AM, 9:20 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:40 AM, 10:10 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:10 AM, 11:25 AM, 11:35 AM, 11:40 AM, 11:50 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:05 PM, 12:15 PM, 12:45 PM, 1:20 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:05 PM, 2:25 PM, 2:35 PM, 2:45 PM, 2:55 PM, 3:10 PM, 3:30 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:05 PM, 4:20 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:17 PM, 5:25 PM, 5:40 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:10 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:55 PM, 7:10 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:05 PM, 8:06 PM, 8:12 PM, 8:30 PM, 8:42 PM, 9:25 PM Last Bus
101 Bus Route Weekly Operating Schedule
| Day | Operating Time |
| Sunday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Monday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Tuesday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Wednesday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Thursday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Friday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
| Saturday | 5:45 a.m – 10 p.m |
101 Bus Route Map
BUS DRIVERS / CONDUCTORS IN THIS ROUTE
101 Bus Fare
The MTC Bus fare includes a Cess of Rs 1.
| Stage | Ordinary Service | Express Service | Deluxe Service | Night Service |
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| 3 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 16 |
| 5 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 18 |
| 6 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
| 7 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 22 |
| 8 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | 14 | 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 28 |
| 11 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 30 |
| 12 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 30 |
| 13 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 32 |
| 14 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 32 |
| 15 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 34 |
| 16 | 18 | 26 | 36 | 34 |
| 17 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 36 |
| 18 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 36 |
| 19 | 20 | 29 | 40 | 38 |
| 20 | 20 | 29 | 40 | 38 |
| 21 | 21 | 31 | 42 | 40 |
| 22 | 21 | 31 | 42 | 40 |
| 23 | 22 | 32 | 44 | 42 |
| 24 | 22 | 32 | 44 | 42 |
| 25 | 23 | 34 | 46 | 44 |
| 26 | 23 | 34 | 46 | 44 |
| 27 | 24 | 35 | 48 | 46 |
| 28 | 24 | 35 | 48 | 46 |
| 29 | 25 | 36 | 50 | NA |
| 30 | 25 | 36 | 50 | NA |
MTC Bus Operations
MTC Chennai operates about 3800 bus services each day. The services operated by MTC include Normal (White Board), Deluxe, Express, Air Conditioned and Mini Buses.
The Fares of MTC are among the lowest among State Transport Undertakings in India.
MTC operates buses in 5 types of Shifts. AM services are operated only during the morning shift. PM services are operated only post noon session. Peak Time services are operated only between 7 a.m – 11 a.m and between 4 p.m and 8 p.m. Many routes have nigh shift services. Mini buses are operated as feeder services connecting bus terminals and transit hubs to inner streets. All Day Shift Buses operate for 16 hours (This crew work every alternate day)
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