Public transports to carry at 50% capacity, fare increase to 60%

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that as per governments' guidelines, public transports are directed not carry more than 50 percent of its carrying capacity as coronavirus infection is on the rise around the country.

The direction will be active from tomorrow (Wednesday, 31 March), reports Somoy News.

BRTA also increased fares by 60% on public transport.

Earlier, the Prime Minister's Office has issued an 18-point directive.

The direction will be active from tomorrow