Bengal suspends inter-state bus services till March 31

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Saturday suspended all inter-state bus services originating from or entering its territory till March 31 to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The order by the state transport department would come into effect from Saturday-Sunday midnight.

“Considering the emergent situation developing due to spread of coronavirus, all inter-state bus operations originating from this state shall remain suspended form 12 midnight on March 21 to 31.

“Similarly, the inter-state buses originating from the neighbouring states shall not be allowed to enter into West Bengal, with immediate effect till March 31,” the order said.

–IANS

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