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New Delhi : Inter-district and Intra-district plying of buses will remain prohibited in the Orange Zones during lockdown, in addition to the activities prohibited across the country. But, two other activities have been allowed with restrictions: Taxis and cab aggregators are permitted with one driver and two passengers only; Inter-district movement of individuals and vehicles is allowed, only for permitted activities, with maximum two passengers, besides the driver, in four-wheelers.
All other activities are allowed in the Orange Zones without any restrictions. However, States/UTs based on their assessment and priorities, may choose to permit a lesser number of activities.
After a comprehensive review of the Lockdown measures to contain the COVID-19 situation in the country, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order on May 1, 2020, to further extend the Lockdown for a further period of two weeks w.e.f. May 4, 2020, according to a PIB release.