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Covid-19 has led to 2 million job losses in bus, taxi sector: BOCI
BOCI claims to represent 20,000 operators with 1.5 million buses and maxi-cabs and 1.1 million tourist taxis providing direct employment to 10 million people
 "Covid-19 has led to 2 million job losses in bus, taxi sector: BOCI")
Nearly 2.3 mn in quarantine, Maharashtra has the highest: Govt estimates
Maharashtra has the highest number of people in quarantine facilities -- 602,000 -- followed by Gujarat, which has kept a total of 442,000 lakh people in quarantine centres
 "Nearly 2.3 mn in quarantine, Maharashtra has the highest: Govt estimates")
Covid-19 outbreak: Public transport may resume soon, says Nitin Gadkari
He, however, cautioned over maintaining social distance and adopting all safety measures like hand washing, sanitizing, face masks, etc while operating buses and cars
 "Covid-19 outbreak: Public transport may resume soon, says Nitin Gadkari")
Buses needed as govt frames business rules during coronavirus lockdown
Millions of migrant workers have left cities for their homes during the pandemic.
 "Buses needed as govt frames business rules during coronavirus lockdown")
Ashok Leyland bags order for 1,750 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport
Ashok Leyland is currently India's largest and the world's fourth largest bus manufacturer
 "Ashok Leyland bags order for 1,750 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport")
E-buses, privatisiation of bus transport services: Govt takes the wheel
Ministry will push for conversion of city buses across India to become electrically operated
 "E-buses, privatisiation of bus transport services: Govt takes the wheel")
