Chennai boasts a comprehensive multi-modal transportation network:
* **Roads:** Anchored by arterial roads like Anna Salai (Mount Road), EVR Periyar Salai, and the Outer Ring Road. * **Public Transit:** The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) operates an extensive bus network. * **Rail:** The city relies heavily on the Chennai Suburban Railway, the elevated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), and the rapidly expanding Chennai Metro, which connects key transit hubs. * **Air:** Chennai International Airport (MAA) is one of the busiest in India, handling both domestic and international flights. * **Ports:** Chennai Port is one of India's largest artificial ports and a major hub for automobile exports, complemented by the nearby Ennore Port. * **Taxis & Rideshare:** Ola, Uber, and local auto-rickshaws (autos) are ubiquitous. EV charging infrastructure is currently expanding across the city.