Kuala Lumpur:Public transport, including trains and express buses, is the preferred choice for city residents traveling home for Deepavali celebrations, with factors like cost, comfort, and travel convenience being primary considerations.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a survey at the Southern Integrated Terminal (TBS) revealed that both physical ticket counters and self-service ticketing kiosks remained crowded, despite the widespread availability of online ticket booking.

Ex-serviceman R. Madavan, 77, chose an express bus to travel to his son's home in Kulai, Johor, to celebrate Deepavali, highlighting the affordable fares available for senior citizens. Madavan expressed that bus travel is comfortable and avoids the exhaustion of traffic jams.

Information technology worker P. Saravanan, 32, opted for an express bus to Ipoh, Perak, allowing him to rest and enjoy the journey without the stress of driving in heavy traffic. University student T. Shashnitha, 22, preferred the train back to Penang to save on costs and avoid festive traffic congestion. Similarly, K. Kheerthiga, 22, a student at AIMST University in Kedah, chose the train to return to her family home in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, due to the affordability of fares.

Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated on Sunday, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.