Maharashtra to take call on allowing local train travel for fully vaccinated citizens soon ANI | Updated: Jul 29, 2021 04:56 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted in suburban train services within two to three days.
Speaking to the media, Shaikh said in the state cabinet meeting, a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals. As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to three days, said Shaikh, who is Guardian Minister of Mumbai.
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Mumbai Local Train latest news: BIG update passengers must know After studying task force report, a decision on Mumbai locals will be taken in the next 2 to 3 days, said Mumbai s Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh.
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Updated: Jul 29, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
In an important update for Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus commuters, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday (July 28) hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted within two to three days.
Speaking to the media, Shaikh said a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals in the state cabinet meeting.
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Maharashtra govt likely to allow fully vaccinated citizens to travel in Mumbai local train
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted in suburban train services within two to three days. Speaking to the media, Shaikh said in the state cabinet meeting, a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals. As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to three days, said Shaikh, who is Guardian Minister of Mumbai.