Assam: Government allows public transports to carry 100% of passenger

In a recent development, the Health and Family Welfare department of Assam has accepted the request of the Assam Motor Transport Association of carrying 100% of passengers in public transport. However, the government has put forward some terms and conditions for the same.

According to reports, The motor transport association is likely to end the strike from October 9 onwards.

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The association has also called an indefinite strike against various demands from October 5 and a meeting was held on October 6 with the transport department where it has been decided that no bus fare will be hiked as of now and that the other demands will be met soon.

1. The vehicles will not carry passengers more than the allowed seating capacity.
2. No passengers will be allowed to travel standing in the vehicle.
3. The passengers will wear masks and no passenger will be allowed to board the vehicle without wearing mask.
4. The vehicle owners will ensure the availability of sanitizer in the vehicle.
5. The vehicle will be sanitized after every completion of a journey on a route.
6. The driver and other staff will wear masks at all times in the vehicle.

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