Chennai Airport to enhance passenger transit with 13 new electric carts, adding to the existing fleet for improved connectivity and comfort.

At Chennai Airport, there will soon be additional electric shuttle carts available for transporting passengers from the arrivals area to various points including other terminals, taxi stands, and the metro station. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) intends to acquire 13 new electric golf carts, supplementing the six already in operation that primarily connect the domestic and international terminals.

The demand for more carts has risen following the transformation of the former international terminal into the new second domestic terminal (T4), situated at the airport’s southern end. This terminal is more distant from the other terminals, metro station, and taxi stands, which are located in front of the multi-level parking facility. Currently, passengers of airlines like Air India, Vistara, Alliance Air, and Air India Express often face long walks to reach the taxi boarding area. Although electric carts are available, they are frequently hard to locate in time, forcing many to walk.

An AAI senior official stated the need for additional carts has become crucial due to the high passenger volume and the expectation of increased flight operations from domestic terminals in the near future. The existing fleet of six carts is insufficient. The new carts will enhance passenger convenience for arrivals and facilitate easier access to taxi pick-up points. Additionally, with the increased capacity of the second domestic terminal, the airport anticipates a rise in flights during peak hours. The airport currently serves about 60,000 passengers daily.