The Delhi Government on Tuesday initiated the disinfection drive for the public service vehicles including auto-rickshaws to halt the spread of novel coronavirus in the national Capital.
A total of 1,751 vehicles, including 1,182 auto-rickshaws and 194 e-rickshaws, were sanitised in the first shift, a statement said.
Under the supervision of Transport Minister Kailsah Gahlot, the transport officials directed workers to sentitised private vehicles including Auto- Rickshaw, Gramin Sewa, Phat-Phat Sewa, Maxi Cab, Eco-Friendly Sewa and other public service vehicles.
Gahlot said, "We are delighted with the way this disinfection drive has begun. We are looking forward to catering more such public service vehicles in the upcoming days." The Government has advised that everyone should get their vehicle disinfected every day although this service is not mandatory for all. On March 12, a notification was issued in all the newspapers advising all the owners or operators of these Public Service Vehicles to join this drive
In first drive, 1182 Auto-Rickshaws and 194 E-Rickshaws have been The disinfection of vehicles is being done at all the DTC and Cluster Bus Depots on a daily basis in two shifts.
"The first shift is from 10 AM to 12 PM, whereas the second shift is from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The Government is also issuing a "Certificate of Disinfection" for every sanitised vehicle," a Government official said.
"The Government has been disinfecting its own DTC and Cluster buses as well as Metros on a daily basis to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. All ISBTs are also being daily disinfected, particularly the platforms and common surfaces such as hand railings, seats, etc," he added further.