MADURAI: Despite warnings from the State Transport department against overcharging, several private omni bus operators are allegedly charging more than double the usual fares ahead of Ayudha Pooja, leaving passengers with little choice but to pay hefty price to reach their hometowns. Passengers travelling between major cities, including Chennai and Madurai, have complained that ticket prices have surged to as much as Rs 4,500. The Transport Department has announced the formation of special teams across Tamil Nadu to monitor fares and warned of stringent action against operators collecting exc...