KARACHI: The Sindh Government gave the green signal to resume public and online transport services across the province on Tuesday.
This was announced by Sindh Transport Minister following successful negotiations between transporters and the Sindh government.
A monitoring and inspection team has been constituted to ensure that social distancing guidelines and SOPs are followed by transporters to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
“Transport will be allowed to resume within the city from tomorrow,” said the minister, adding that all transporters will have to follow the government’s SOPs.
“If SOPs are not followed then public transport will once again be banned,” said the minister. He added that extra passengers will not be added to buses and other modes of transport.
Awais stated that action will be taken if it is discovered that masks and sanitizers are not present in any public transport vehicle. He added that the notification regarding the resumption of public transport will be issued tonight.
The provincial government has also allowed online transport services to resume operations as well, however, with proper guidelines in place. As per the SOPs, only two people in a car at a time will be allowed to travel, said the minister.
“One more person can be added in an emergency situation,” said the minister. He added that they will be allowed to resume operations on a seat by seat basis.
