BMTC likely to start operating from May 18

Team Udayavani, May 16, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

Bengaluru: While the state government is yet to take a decision on extending the lockdown, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is likely to start operating from Monday, May 16.

“BMTC is strengthening its Covid-19 containment strategy and stepping up on city bus operation activities in a calibrated manner as the 54-day nationwide lockdown nears an end” a press release from BMTC stated on Friday

“The focus in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak shall be to reduce transmission rate and increase public activity gradually while adhering to guidelines. BMTC has made preparedness to operate post lockdown and further action will be taken only after government directions”, it added.