GUWAHATI: The government of Assam, on August 13, issued fresh guidelines for COVID-19 lockdown in the state.
As per the new guidelines, city buses and other public transport vehicles have been allowed to operate with 50% capacity.
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"City buses are allowed subject to maintenance of all COVID-19 protocols and social distancing and with 50% capacity," states the order signed by the chief secretary of Assam, Kumar Sanjay Krishna.
It further adds that "Public transport is allowed subject to maintenance of all COVID-19 protocols and social distancing with 50% capacity."
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The fresh set of guidelines have been issued “after due consideration of the COVID situation as it prevails in the state of Assam and taking into consideration latest directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.”
These guidelines shall come into force with effect from 5 AM of 16th August, 2020 and remain valid till 9:30 PM of 31st August, 2020.
