I am a frequent traveler from Chennai to various destinations. Normally I used to rely on KPN travels for my Bangalore trip and Kallada for my Kerala Trip. Towards Theni, Cumbum and Kumily I used to travel in SETC. Now in last two weeks I traveled four times in SRS travels and once in SRM (upto cumbum) Following are the Pros and Cons I felt about SRS travels.
Pros
They stick to the time table. Bus always started within ten minutes of scheduled time from Chennai.
Buses are clean and well maintained. (Sleeper non AC).
They maintain decent speeds all through the night.
Most important, they have separate Terminal in Chennai, with decent waiting area. We need not run here and there in search of the bus. (SRM travels also have the facility) I prefer SRM and SRS because of this reason.
Their rates are competitive for what they offer.
You get an individual Fan, Charging point and LED light in your berth.
Cons:
Like other operators, they also cash in on weekend rush. If you do not book in advance, you will have to shell out almost double the fare . (Normal fare from Chennai to Kumily is Rs 620, During weekends, they block tickets till last minute and sell at 1200)
Unlike KPN , SRM etc they stop their buses for dinner at the very same cramped overpriced hotels where SETC/TNSTC stops.
If the seats are not filled, they try to get passengers enroute, as openticket; so take care of your luggage. God knows who comes in and who goes out.
Thanks..