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Timings shown are scheduled departures sourced from the official MTC website and verified by commuters; actual times may vary. TN Bus Stand is an independent platform and is not affiliated with MTC, TNSTC, SETC or any government body.

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Data updated September 2026

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For private bus owners and operators in Tamil Nadu

Register Your Private Bus for Live Tracking

List your private bus online and bring it live. Passengers find your service and see where your bus is right now, on our website and app.

Register your bus free — no fees for bus owners

Register Your BusHow It Works

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  • Every application reviewed by our team
  • Documents kept private
  • Track your application status

Your bus service

Origin → Destination

Example
  1. Origin bus stand

    Departed

  2. Major stop on the way

    Bus is here · location updated moments ago

  3. Next stop

  4. Destination

Illustration of how an approved bus with active tracking appears to passengers.

100% free for bus owners

Register your bus free — and go live at no cost

Add as many buses as you like. Registering, verification, putting your bus live for passengers and your operator dashboard all cost you nothing — no setup fee, no monthly fee and no end date.

No payment details needed. If this ever changes, we will tell you well in advance, and nothing is charged unless you choose to pay.

Last updated 6 November 2026

Register Your Bus
  • Free registration — no setup fee or joining fee
  • No monthly fee to show your bus live to passengers
  • No card, UPI or bank details needed
  • Ask us to pause tracking for a bus whenever you need to
  • Manage all your buses in one free operator dashboard

Benefits

Why Register Your Bus?

Your passengers know where the bus is, and your service is checked and listed.

  • Reach More Passengers

    Passengers find your bus when they search for a route.

  • Live Bus Visibility

    Once approved, passengers see where your bus is and if it is running.

  • Better Passenger Experience

    Less waiting and guessing at the stop. Passengers see where the bus is and when it last moved.

  • Organised Fleet Records

    All your buses, routes and tracking are kept in one place, so changes and help are quick.

  • Digital Presence

    Your service gets its own place on our website and app.

  • Simple Tracking Setup

    Use our driver app, a GPS device you already have, or your GPS company.

We can't promise more passengers or income. We make your bus easier to find and follow.

Who it's for

Live Tracking for Every Private Bus in Tamil Nadu

If your bus runs a fixed route with set timings — day or night — passengers can follow it live once it is approved.

  • Town buses

    Private town buses on fixed city and suburban routes.

  • Mofussil buses

    Private buses running between towns and across districts.

  • Mini buses

    Mini buses on village and feeder routes with set timings.

  • Omni & sleeper buses

    AC and non-AC, seater and sleeper buses on intercity and night routes. Night bus passengers can see where the bus is before they leave home.

Bus owners and operators anywhere in Tamil Nadu can register — including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Thanjavur, Dindigul, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Namakkal, Karur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Kancheepuram and every other district.

AIS-140 / VLTD rule

Already Fitting a GPS Device for the AIS-140 Rule?

Tamil Nadu's transport department now requires an AIS-140 vehicle location tracking device (VLTD) in public service vehicles, including private buses. That device sends your bus's location to the state's control centre for safety. It is not built to show your bus to passengers.

Register on TN Bus Stand and passengers can see your bus too. If your bus already has a GPS device or a GPS provider, choose it in the registration form. Our team checks whether we can connect the same tracking source, so you may not need a second device.

TN Bus Stand is not an AIS-140 device or a VLTD provider, and registering here does not meet the rule. Fit an approved device through the transport department's process.

The process

How It Works

  1. 01

    Step 1: Register

    Tell us about you, your bus and its route.

  2. 02

    Step 2: Verification

    Our team checks your application.

  3. 03

    Step 3: Connect Tracking

    Connect the driver app or your GPS device.

  4. 04

    Step 4: Go Live

    Once it is checked and tracking works, passengers can see your bus live.

Applying does not put your bus live straight away. Our team checks and approves every application first.

How Live Tracking Works

  1. 1You register the bus with its route and tracking method.
  2. 2Our team verifies your application and the details you submitted.
  3. 3A supported tracking source is connected to the bus.
  4. 4The bus sends its location while it is operating.
  5. 5TN Bus Stand processes the location updates.
  6. 6Passengers see permitted live information — where the bus is, its status and when its location was last updated.

Good to know

  • GPS can be temporarily unavailable — for example inside depots or in dense areas.
  • Weak mobile connectivity can delay location updates.
  • Locations are approximate and may not always be perfectly accurate.
  • A bus is shown to passengers only after approval and tracking activation.

Who Can Register?

  • Individual private bus owners
  • Private bus operators
  • Travel companies
  • Fleet operators
  • Other eligible private transport operators

You must own the bus, or have the owner's permission, to register it. This is not a permit or licence — you still need those from the transport department.

Your information and privacy

We use your details to check your service, run your registration and connect tracking. Passengers never see your phone number, email, address or documents. See our Privacy Policy for details.

தனியார் பேருந்து உரிமையாளர்களுக்கு

உங்கள் தனியார் பேருந்தை TN Bus Stand-ல் இலவசமாகப் பதிவு செய்யுங்கள். உங்கள் பேருந்து இப்போது எங்கே இருக்கிறது என்பதைப் பயணிகள் எங்கள் இணையதளம் மற்றும் மொபைல் செயலியில் நேரலையாகப் பார்க்கலாம்.

உங்கள் பேருந்தைப் பதிவு செய்வதும், பயணிகளுக்கு அதை நேரலையில் (லைவ் டிராக்கிங்) காட்டுவதும் பேருந்து உரிமையாளர்களுக்கு முற்றிலும் இலவசம். பதிவுக் கட்டணமோ மாதக் கட்டணமோ இல்லை.

டவுன் பஸ், மொபசல் பஸ், மினி பஸ், ஆம்னி பஸ் — நிலையான வழித்தடத்தில் இயங்கும் எந்தத் தனியார் பேருந்தையும் பதிவு செய்யலாம். டிரைவர் செயலி, ஏற்கனவே உள்ள GPS கருவி அல்லது உங்கள் GPS சேவை வழங்குநர் மூலம் இணைக்கலாம்.

முழுப் பக்கத்தையும் தமிழில் படிக்கவாட்ஸ்அப்பில் கேளுங்கள்

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Register your bus in a few minutes — it's free for bus owners.

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FAQ

Questions from bus owners

How do I list my private bus so passengers can track it?

Register your bus on this page with its route, timings and tracking method. Our team checks the application, you connect the driver app or your GPS device, and once approved your bus appears live on TN Bus Stand's website and app.

How do passengers see my bus live?

Once your bus is approved and its tracking is connected, passengers looking for your route on TN Bus Stand's website and app can see where your bus is and when its location was last updated.

Is registration guaranteed to make my bus live?

No. Every application is reviewed before activation, and a bus only goes live after it is approved and its tracking connection is working.

Do I need a GPS device?

Not necessarily. You can choose the approved driver tracking app, an existing GPS device or an existing GPS provider — or ask us to help you choose. Our team confirms what works for your bus.

Does registering here meet the AIS-140 / VLTD tracking rule?

No. The rule needs an approved AIS-140 tracking device (VLTD), fitted through the transport department's process. TN Bus Stand shows your bus to passengers. If your bus already has a GPS device or provider, you can ask us to connect it instead of fitting a second one.

What does it cost?

Nothing — it's free for bus owners. Registering your buses, getting them verified and having passengers follow them live cost you nothing, for every bus. There is no setup fee, no monthly fee and no lock-in, and we don't ask for payment details. If that ever changes, we will tell you well in advance, and nothing is charged unless you choose to pay.

Is there a GPS tracking app for private bus owners?

Yes. Your driver can share the bus's live location through our approved driver tracking app, or you can connect a GPS device or GPS provider your bus already uses. Once the bus is approved, passengers see it live on TN Bus Stand.

Which private buses can I register?

Private buses that run a fixed route with set timings — town buses, mofussil buses, mini buses, omni buses and night sleeper buses, AC or non-AC, seater or sleeper. Owners and operators from any district in Tamil Nadu can apply.

Can I register multiple buses?

Yes. You can add up to 10 buses in one application, each with its own route and timings.

Will passengers see my personal phone number?

No. Your phone number, email, address and documents are used only for verification and support. They are never shown to passengers.

Can I stop live tracking?

Yes. You can ask us to pause or deactivate tracking for a bus at any time, as described in the Operator Agreement.

Will I definitely get more passengers?

No one can promise that. The platform can make your service easier to discover and give passengers better information, but it does not guarantee passenger numbers, bookings or revenue.

How do I check my application status?

Open the application status page, enter your application ID and verify the mobile number you registered with — or log in to your Operator Dashboard with the same number to see all your applications and buses.

TN Bus Stand is an independent platform and is not affiliated with MTC, TNSTC, SETC or any government body. Registering a bus here is not a government approval and does not replace any permit or licence.