The Punjab government has suspended public transport in 15 districts of the province due to rising coronavirus cases.
The restrictions on public transport were announced on the recommendation of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).
As per the recommendations of NCOC, buses will no longer be allowed to travel on the motorways, a spokesman for the Motorway Police said.
Earlier on September 3, the Department of Health in Punjab had announced the closure of public transport on weekends and the implementation of smart lockdowns in high disease prevalent cities.
Moreover, smart lockdowns were imposed in 15 districts within the province. The restrictions are expected to remain the same till September 12.
The Nation
