Several government-run and private buses from here did not ply to destinations in Andhra Pradesh, especially to Tirupati-Tirumala, the hill abode of Lord Venkateswara, affecting pilgrims.
Both the State Express Transport Corporation of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Transport Corporation buses to various destinations in Andhra Pradesh were suspended in view of the strike, officials said.
State-run Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), which organises daily package tours to the Tirumala from here, has also temporarily suspended bookings on this route due to the agitation, an official said.
Private transport operator Redbus said it also cancelled a few services to Andhra Pradesh.