Unlock 1: Buses see fewer passengers on day one in Trichy

TRICHY: After resuming bus services on Monday, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) in Trichy district witnessed poor occupancy.
Transport and Trichy Corporation officials had appointed adequate staff at boarding points to screen passengers and provide hand sanitizers to them.
A TNSTC official in Trichy said, “Since major cities are not connected and buses are allowed to operate only within seven districts, the occupancy rate was less. Also, people are hesitating to step out of their homes.”
Around 150 mofussil buses connecting Thanjavur and Velankanni destinations, and 180 city buses between Central bus stand, Chathiram, Woraiyur and Thillai Nagar were operated on Monday.
Only one passenger was allowed to sit on two-seaters in city buses. In mofussil buses, two passengers were allowed to sit on three-seaters and one on two-seaters. Mask was mandatory.