The lockdown-like measures under the government’s ‘Break the Chain’ move have begun pulling down the footfall on the city’s public transport systems. While the ridership of local trains dropped by 2 lakh on Thursday, it was 4 lakh for the BEST. 

Transport authorities are under pressure as a large number of people have begun leaving the city, giving a chance to private bus operators to jack up rates. While railway officials said they usually run summer specials every year and the rise in the services is an annual practice, they have urged the masses to avoid rumours and not panic.