Mangaluru: Buses witness increased occupancy, social distancing poses problem


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Since the last three days, buses have been moving around the district but the bus staff finds it very difficult to maintain social distance.

Currently, about 120 city buses and around 100 service buses are operating. As a limited number of buses have been introduced at the beginning, the density of passengers is more during morning and evening hours. In some routes, all seats in the bus are found to have been occupied. Passengers are often found to be overlooking this rule.


Bus stopped and penalised by police on June 2

The bus owners say that they have educated the drivers and conductors about social distancing norms as per government circular and advised them to strictly follow the rules. They agree that in some buses, social distancing is not being strictly followed, and feel that the passengers also should do their bit by being disciplined. They say that at times, passengers coming from far off places cannot be neglected, and in many cases, the passengers are not prepared to heed the advice given by conductors. They also say that passengers are often witnessed travelling in excess of permitted limits in trains, cars, auto rickshaws etc.

Regional transport officer here, R M Varnekar, said that he has received complaints about social distancing norms not being followed in buses. "We will issue a warning to bus owners and take steps if they continue to overlook guidelines. The passengers of buses should necessarily be wearing masks, and passengers without masks should not be allowed to travel in buses," he stated.

The bus owners say that the government has reduced the number of passengers travelling in buses but there is no concession in road tax to be remitted in advance every three months. They claim that in the afternoon, the buses are running empty. City Bus Owners Association president, Dilraj Alva, said that the buses are being run at a loss for the benefit of passengers. He rued the fact that fine is being imposed on city buses and if this continues, it would be difficult to run the buses.

The traffic police at Nagori stopped about 15 buses taking passengers to Talapady, Konaje, Ullal etc near Natekal and Jeppu Netravati bridge and fined them for carrying passengers in excess of the limit. In the morning, they stopped buses coming from Thokkottu direction near Pumpwell and forced additional passengers to alight.

 

 

  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Fri, Jun 05 2020

    Now, after this sloppily planned breakdown, it's a do or die situation for the common man/informally employed/migrants etc.; die in the house of starvation/begging or venture out & face CORONA for fending yourself & your family!!!! Is there any middle option???

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  • Kevin, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    No fault of drivers n conductors ... If there is no other means of travel what people will do ... Limited buses with no timmings ... How many days to sit at home ... People should learn to libe with covid 19 ....

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  • Alwin, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Live with corona with social distance be disciplined by the department strictly for a week. After wards every one will adjust and cooperate

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  • Prithvi Raj, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Since people cannot maintain social distancing and bus staff can't do anything....the only solution is just remove the services....many people will have bike and car in their house just to save that money these people come to bus...

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    People following what Viswaguru said.. "Learn to live with Corona"!

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  • ALFRED FERRAO, Ullal

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Today morning witnessed at thokkotu,44no. bus coming from ullal fully packed no chance of wind passing, safety measures against cyclone invitation to corona.After few minutes comes 43 no.coming from talpady not full but 10 standing and the conductor of the bus with mask on his neck calling for passengers.Poor police van passing by politely.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    It's the duty of the passengers to see the social distence. We want educated passengers, then only we can control the buses. Simply don't blame bus staff. When Traffic department is going to fine buse that time they have to fine all passengers those are in the bus. They too are violated the rules. Then only we can control the situation.

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  • E B Soans, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Bus, supermarkets, fish market and all crowded places are hot spot for coronavirus super silent spreaders. Result will be kbown in 10 days. We will have a covid exolosion full blown beyond repair. Covid sample checks are not donevas per US standards. Else there would gave been 35 lakhs covid cases minimum in india. India is under reporting, under testing. India will be No. 1 in covid case count because of opening up. People are equally responsible as they are equally violatung social distancing norms. Coronavirus doesnt look at poor, rich, small or great, this is a virus that does not differente. I can only say stay home, stay safe. Roam around contract coronavirus

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  • JL, Mangaluru Smart City

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Yeh toh hona hee thaaa.

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Bus frequency should not be on time base...since everyone now a day has phone...once the bus is full he should inform next bus to start immediately else timebase...

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Bus frequency should not be on time base...since everyone now a day has phone...once the bus is full he should inform next bus to start immediately else timebase...

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  • Rahul, BAJPE

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    15% hike in airtickets, no social distancing , no proper santization will welcome CORONA whole heartedly

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    ಒಟ್ರಾಸಿ, v citizens pay increased commodity prices, increased taxes + donating p.m carless fund.

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  • Chandra, Surathkal

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    I think we dont have the habit of following the rules when it costs the life of others because of us.

    Just close the services

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Since from Decades -

    Every Bus owner who got permission to move bus on the roads of DK and Udupi plied the buses DON'T KNOW what plying of buses with passengers as much as of the seats available.

    NO Bus moved leaving passengers out if an inch of space available inside. Moving the buses keeping a blank seat is only if passengers are not there in the way.

    Conductors try all the best with their telescopic eye and wait to accommodate a probable passenger who is coming on the way but a furlong away walking.

    The bodies of the buses are so strongly and adequately built and seat are arranged for the CONVENIENCE of THE OWNER to fill maximum passengers possible.

    So... This being the reality my dear reporter, how nice it is to say " Title : Mangaluru: Buses witness increased occupancy, social distancing poses problem " or it matters ?

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Education is the main Problem ...

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    DC should permit to attach two flat bed back side with hook to attach... To maintain social disancing😜😜😜 Logically private busses can not operate with social distancing. If incurred huge loss to the owner.

    Authorities be practical just ban..... Or allow completely... Or reduce diesel price and allow partially.
    For whom you all making fool social distancing.......?
    1.super market no social distancing....
    2.buses no social distancing..
    3.fish market no social distancing.
    4.politicians gathering no social distancing.
    5.cabinet meeting no social distancing.
    6.migrant worker sent back without social distancing.

    Please Don't makes fun of common people..

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Same stories like plastic bags. Plastic bottles. without proper plan till now every where plastic bags.
    From decades fun going on. And will be continued as well no solution everything written on the wall only.... We jokers again and again will vote to the duffer..

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    ಒಟ್ರಾಸಿ, v citizens pay increased commodity prices, increased taxes + donating p.m carless fund.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    which rule dees people have followed w/o heavy fines?????????

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  • Rocky, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    From day 1 itslf they are not following social distance i think they want DK to be Red zone again so they doing this

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  • jacintha, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    attention of every one- any one has noticed the city bus mlore-vamanjur how crowded it is?( i dont want to mention the number ) specially at 5.30?? seats are full ok. no issue. but even standing there is no gap to pass the air. this is social distancing??????????? RTO/ AUTHORITY pls note this. i have eye witnessed this on 2nd june at 5.30 pm at nanthur.

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  • Mangesh, Moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    What you are doing at 05.30 on 2nd June in Nantur..?? Whole world are locked themselves inside home..!!

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  • Arthur II, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    Didn't you get the memo? Whole world is unlocking

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  • jacintha, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 04 2020

    anna calendar thule .bokka panle

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