The Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) on Friday allowed standing passengers in Metro trains andbuses to augment the carrying capacity of the public transport systemsto let more people use them instead of private vehicles in view ofthe prevailing air pollution.In an order, the DDMA said 30 standing passengers will be allowedin each Metro train coach. In Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) andCluster buses, the maximum number of passengers allowed to travelin standing position will be 50 per cent of the seating capacity.So far, Metro trains and buses in Delhi were allowed to run withhundred per cent seating capacity only to reduce crowding to checkthe spread of Covid-19.
