Chennai Local Transport
Local means of transport are available in Chennai city as it has a good network of local transport. While in Chennai one can explore the tourist attraction traveling in a local transport as it is cheap and easy means of transport. The various local means of transport in Chennai are

Bus
Buses are the main means of local transport in Chennai. The Government-owned Metropolitan Transport Corporation runs bus service within the city. The buses also ply to nearby suburbs of the city.
Auto Rickshaws
Auto rickshaw is a comfortable means of transport in the city. But it is a little bit expensive than the buses. To cover a short distance autos are best.
Taxis
Tourist can also hire a taxi to explore the city, but it more suitable to the group travel. Taxi is suitable to cover long distance in the city.
More Means of transport
There are other transport options also in the city like Vans, known as Maxi Cabs, mini private bus service, Chennai suburban railway network, etc.