Calcuttans came out in large numbers and more offices opened but public transport was scarce. Hundreds of people were waiting at bus stops for a commute home till late Monday evening. Madhuri Basu, who had to travel to Bosepukur in Kasba from Ajoynagar off the Bypass, had to pay a taxi Rs 500. The Calcutta Municipal Corporation, which has sought cent per cent attendance, has sent a proposal to the state transport department to run special buses for its employees. Bus owners said they were still trying to figure out whether it was viable to operate with old fares.

Source: The Telegraph June 08, 2020 22:52 UTC