Vehicular movement to vaccine centres, rail stations allowed in Odisha lockdown

  • During the two-week lockdown in Odisha, two-wheelers can ply with the rider only whereas four-wheelers, auto rickshaws and taxis can accommodate driver plus two passengers in the back seat, for certain purposes.

Bhubaneswar: Shops closed due to weekend lockdown declared by Odisha government to break the chain of COVID-19 2nd wave, Bhubaneswar, Saturday, April 24,2021. (PTI)
Bhubaneswar: Shops closed due to weekend lockdown declared by Odisha government to break the chain of COVID-19 2nd wave, Bhubaneswar, Saturday, April 24,2021.
View Personalised Offers on
Check Offers icon Check Offers

As Odisha goes into a 14-lockdown from May 5, the government has relaxed the norms for vehicular movement in order to facilitate smooth movement of people for getting vaccinated, tested for Covid-19 and other important purposes.

The order issued by the state's Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra states that movement of vehicles shall not be restricted for those travelling to and from one's place of residence to Covid testing centres, vaccination centres, airport or railway stations, emergency medical requirements, wedding, funeral/last rites, among others.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Citroen Basalt (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1199 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 7.99 - 13.83 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Skoda Superb (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1984 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 54 Lakhs*
Compare
View Offers
Isuzu V-cross (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1898 cc FuelType Icon Diesel
₹ 25.52 - 30.96 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1998 cc FuelType IconMultiple
₹ 37.90 - 46.90 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers
Kia Sorento (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon3298.0 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 25 - 30 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Mahindra Marazzo (HT Auto photo)
Engine Icon1497.0 cc FuelType IconDiesel
₹ 14.39 - 16.80 Lakhs
Compare
View Offers

However, movement of vehicles for these purposes need to follow certain guidelines. Two-wheelers can ply with the rider only whereas four-wheelers, auto rickshaws and taxis can accommodate driver plus two passengers in the back seat.

Also Read : Don't drive: Carmakers urge you to stop, check, take care

The government's earlier order had banned the movement of public transport during the lockdown period. However, the latest guidelines state that the city bus service provided by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will be allowed to operate in limited capacity to and from airport and railway stations during the lockdown period. The buses will be operated with up to the seating capacity of the bus only and no standing passengers are allowed.

The state government imposed a 14-day lockdown that will remain in force till May 19, after a spike in the number of coronavirus cases. The weekend shutdown in urban areas will also remain in force till May 15. Residents will be allowed to purchase essential items within a 500-metre radius of their residences between 6 am and 12 pm.

Essential commodities would be made available on all other days of the two-week-long lockdown, barring weekends. Under the weekend shutdown, only medical outlets and hospitals will be allowed to operate. All the educational institutes, entertainment centres, places of worship, sports complexes and gyms have been ordered to remain closed during the lockdown.

Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape.

First Published Date: 05 May 2021, 12:01 PM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Check Latest Offers

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Select a dealer

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.