The movement of city buses in different areas of capital Dhaka was thin due to a small number of passengers. COURTESY
The movement of city buses resumed on Wednesday, the 3rd day of the ongoing 7-day nationwide lockdown, as the government has allowed public transport services in city corporation areas.
However, the movement of city buses in different areas of capital Dhaka was thin due to a small number of passengers.
"City buses started going back into operation on Wednesday morning but the number of buses is low. As the number of passengers is low, owners are operating a little number of buses," said Joint Commissioner (Traffic North) Abu Saleh Sheikh Russel.
Traffic Inspector (Mohakhali) Asaduzzaman said "Buses have been moving since morning within city corporation areas but the number of buses and passengers are low. As the government has suspended the ride-sharing services, we're filing cases against those found operating the services."
"We're also monitoring whether people are following health guidelines," he said.
Talking to reporters, Ashrafuzzaman, manager of Alif Paribahan, said: "We're operating 60 percent buses maintaining health protocols. Usually, 200 vehicles operate on four routes. As the number of passengers is poor and long-haul bus services have been suspended, we're now operating 60 percent buses."
But the resumption of bus services has apparently reduced the sufferings of office-goers and commuters in the capital.
Although Covid-19 cases and its fatalities reached a new high on Tuesday people are found largely reluctant about obeying health rules and lockdown restrictions.
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