Namma Metro services will resume soon: Karnataka CM

BENGALURU: After being suspended for over five months, Namma Metro may resume services from September 1.
Chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday said Metro will restart soon as normalcy is being restored in public life step by step. “Metro services will be resumed in a phased manner with strict adherence to social distancing norms,’’ he added.
On the sidelines of a public event, he said the government is positive the centre in its Unlock 4.0 guidelines (from September 1) will allow Metro services across the country.
Both commuters as well as BMRCL, which suffered Rs 300 losses due to the shutdown, will be relieved. Officials have made all arrangements and drawn up a standard operating procedure.
Earlier, Yediyurappa said his government is committed to all-round development of the state with special focus on Bengaluru. “We have drawn plans to improve basic infrastructure across Bengaluru and all measures are being taken,’’ he added
Paying more attention to Bengaluru's development is necessary for the state and country's financial progress, he said. We’ll look into resolving traffic congestion in the city, he added.