THE bustling Koyambedu, considered to be the hub for Chennai commuters until three months ago, has since been gradually losing out on trade activities, putting a great many livelihoods at stake.
While the pandemic and lockdowns drained the small-time traders' coffers, the shifting of Koyambedu bus terminus to Kilambakkam was the final nail in the coffin. Most of the traders shut shop, and are still searching for alternative jobs.
Reminiscing of a time not that long ago, a lodge owner said that he used to earn north of 5,000 daily. "Now, my earnings have plummeted 01 GRI CHENNA to around 750," he added.
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