The Madras High Court has taken decisive action in response to mounting concerns over traffic congestion in Tamil Nadu's popular hill stations, Ooty and Kodaikanal. Requiring e-passes for travellers to these picturesque destinations from May 7 to June 30, the court aims to gather data on vehicular traffic along the challenging ghat roads.
Following a status report indicating the staggering influx of over 20,000 vehicles daily into Nilgiris, including 11,500 cars and 6,500 two-wheelers during peak season, the court directed the District Collectors to devise an online system for issuing e-passes. These passes will be mandatory for entry, ensuring regulated access and easing traffic on strained roadways.