Karnataka relaxes lockdown, train and bus service within state to begin from tomorrow. Check Details
Karnataka has announced major relaxations in during lockdown 4.0 across the state by allowing train, bus and taxi services to resume from tomorrow. However, Sundays will be observed as complete lockdown days. As per reports, parks across the state will also open for public from tomorrow, except in the containment zones. Only essential services will be allowed in the containment areas within red zones. The services will resume with strict social distancing norms and guidelines in place as suggested by the Union Home Ministry on May 17. Those who will breach the social distancing norms will face strict action, an official said.
The state is also putting restrictions on arrival of people from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Kerala till 31 May. The restriction on the rest of the MHA guidelines will continue till May 31.
Earlier on Sunday, the Center announced its decision to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 31. The government issued a new set of guidelines for the extended lockdown wherein it gave the states the power to chose what restrictions they want to keep and what they want to lift.
Private buses have also been permitted to run their services, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told reporters here.
Only 30 people would be allowed to travel in the buses and wearing of face masks and maintaining physical distancing are mandatory, he said. Bus fares would not be increased, he added.
Inter-state transport would not be allowed, except in emergency cases.
Auto and taxis were also given green signal to get on to roads, but there should be only three passengers, including the driver. In maxi-cabs, the maximum number should be four passengers, including driver.
Trains can operate within the State but not inter-state services till May 31. Saloons can also pull up their shutters.
Parks have been allowed to open from 7 am to 9 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm, Yediyurappa said.
Except shopping malls and cinema halls, all shops can open, he added.
The chief minister said night curfew would continue from 7 pm to 7 am and there would be a complete lockdown on
Sundays.
