Chennai: The Metropolitan Transport Corporation has made an announcement that face masks must be a worn by commuters using public transport facility once the lockdown is lifted.
From 4 May onwards, the public transport facilities are expected to be open. However, those using it must adhere to norms laid down by the authorities.
It is said that those who do not wear masks will not be allowed to board MTC buses. A smilar measures is expected to be in place in trains too.
Social distancing must be practiced while taking the buses and trains, and hands must be sanitised regularly, sources said.