Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, May 18: Bus transport that was stagnant for the past 54 days will start from Tuesday, May 19. The state government has given a go-ahead for BMTC, KSRTC, private, taxi and auto-rickshaw transport also. But all have to follow social distance rules.
The government has also permitted the opening all kinds of shops except malls, cinema halls and gyms. Only 30 people will be allowed in each bus per trip in order to maintain social distance. Chief minister (CM) B S Yediyurappa has confirmed that bus fares will not be hiked under any circumstances.
CM B S Yediyurappa
Speaking to the press after holding discussion with regards to the new guidelines, CM Yediyurappa published the details of the new 4.0 lockdown in the state of Karnataka. Public parks will be open from 7 am to 9 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm. Salons can also be opened. All kinds of roadside vendors and hawkers are also allowed to start their businesses.
"Containment zones will have to mandatorily follow the guidelines. Anyone violating the law will be booked under criminal offence," warned CM Yediyurappa.
The CM also assured that these new guidelines will not be applicable to containment zones. But he promised that the lockdown in such zones will be relaxed in phases depending upon the situation.
There will be compulsory lockdown on Sundays throughout the state. If public does not cooperate with the administration, the lockdown may be reimposed, warned the CM.