Coronavirus: Punjab allows PRTC, Punjab Roadways buses to ply on 48 routes

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Chandigarh, March 20: The Punjab Government on Friday allowed PRTC and Punjab Roadways to continue on 48 important routes in the state, but suspended operation of all private bus operators in the state until March 31.

The order will come into effect at 12 midnight.

All autorickshaws and e-rickshaws are banned from operating in the state. All interstate buses are banned from entering the state, a notification issued by the transport department clarified.

Goods Carriers and private service vehicles will be allowed to operate in the state.

However, the department has suspended the work of issuing driving licences and conducting driving tests for the public until the end of the month. But the department staff will be asked to work and clear all pending work, State Transport Commissioner Amarpal Singh said.