Unlock 1.0 rules for Bihar: What is allowed, what is not

Intra-state travel, including bus movement, has been allowed. Obtaining a pass will no longer be necessary for the same

Moneycontrol News

June 09, 2020 / 07:46 AM IST

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has decided to follow most of 'Unlock 1.0' guidelines that were issued by the Centre late last week.

Like most other states, Bihar has also extended the coronavirus lockdown in all containment zones till June 30, while introducing a slew of reasonable relaxations in other areas.

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Let us take a look at what has been allowed in Bihar from June 8:

Buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and private vehicles can now ply to and from bus stands, airports and railway stations in the night even as the curfew remains in place.

Intra-state travel, including bus movement, has been allowed. Obtaining a pass will no longer be necessary for the same.

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