Transport and Commerce Minister Padmanabha Behera on Monday directed the bus owners to strictly avoid overloading. The decision was taken amidst the growing fear of the coronavirus outbreak.
The guideline was issued for the owners of private buses.
As per reports, buses are directed to refrain from taking aboard passengers more than its sitting capacity. Besides, the bus driver and other staffers of the bus to wear masks at all times while plying.
Besides, the focus is being given on maintaining proper hygiene like sanitising the vehicles on daily basis so that passengers travelling in the buses don’t get infected.