The Union government has allowed some more relaxations to road transportation as we step into the Unlock 1.0 including free movement of vehicles across all state borders.
The past couple of months have been quite uncertain for people who have wanted to travel even for work, but going ahead, we are returning to normalcy slowly and gradually. The country was under lockdown for over two months but now, we are heading into a phase which we are referring as the ‘Unlock 1.0’. Naturally, this ‘unlock’ brings with it several relaxations in every sphere of life and of course for road user as well. So what else has been allowed for road users as we step into this first phase of unlock in our fight with the coronavirus.
Well, the Union Government has allowed for several relaxation of rules when it comes to movement of vehicles all across the country that’s effective from June 8, 2020. The most important highlight is the free movement of passenger and public transport vehicles across all state borders. It has also clarified by the Ministry of Home Affairs that the movement of vehicles will not require passes anymore, except for essential service providers who are travelling during the curfew hours. The curfew hours now stands from 9pm to 5am.
The local authorities and state government bodies have however been empowered to change these rules depending on the situation prevailing in the particular area. Many state governments have in fact already gone ahead and extended the lockdown in their respective states. Maharashtra for example has extended the lockdown till June 30th, allowing only intra-district public bus service but still restricting inter-district travel. Meanwhile in Gujarat, pillion riders are allowed on two-wheelers but cars with six seats can only carry up to four passengers.
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In Tamil Nadu, bus services will be allowed to ply in Chennai but inter-state transportation will still not be allowed. Meanwhile in Himachal Pradesh, public buses can only ply with only 60% capacity and that too with air conditioners switched off. The situation still remains quite uncertain at places and it completely depends on the local authorities now. You might be able to exit your state but you might not be allowed entry in some other state. We would advice you thoroughly inquire all aspects before planning your travel.
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Some states have also hiked their fuel prices effective from June 1, 2020. This includes states like Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh as well. For example, the cess rate on fuel in Maharashtra has been hiked which means both petrol and diesel will now be more expensive by Rs 2/liter in Maharashtra. Similarly, the price of petrol in J&K has gone up by Rs 2/liter while diesel is more expensive by Rs 1/liter. Himachal Pradesh will also see both petrol and diesel prices going up by Rs 1/litre.
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