Govt urges use of bicycles, EVs to mitigate risk posed by public transport

Several studies have suggested that with health anxiety, commuters would opt for private vehicles. This would add to pollution, congestion and adversely impact road safety

Public transportation across the country would need a fresh impetus in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak as the Union government plans to slowly relax the curbs on movement. 

The Centre has asked states, cities and metro rail companies to encourage non-motorised transport. The aim is to reduce load on conventional transport and shift it to public transport to mitigate risks for commuters. 

The ministry of housing and urban affairs on Friday issued an advisory to states, union territories, cities and metro rail companies, suggesting a three-pronged strategy, to be adopted in a phased manner – short term within six months, medium