Among the large cities (metro regions) in the country - #Pune probably has the worst public transportation, lowest per capita ridership, and (partially as a result), the highest per capita two wheeler ownership.
This has implications on the urban spread of #COVID__19
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This has implications on the urban spread of #COVID__19
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After the end of the first phase of lockdowns - starting May, Pune citizens were moving all over the city.
In other cities, this movement was restricted to varying degrees, as public transport was not functioning.
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In other cities, this movement was restricted to varying degrees, as public transport was not functioning.
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#Mumbai probably has the best public transportation and highest per capita usage. Also lowest per capita two wheeler ownership.
As a result, movement of citizens across the city, was automatically restricted to a good extent.
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As a result, movement of citizens across the city, was automatically restricted to a good extent.
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It is a tough challenge to restrict individual vehicles moving around the city, after the first phase lockdowns. Tough to restrict.
Maybe some better enforcement of containment area would have helped... but difficult!
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Maybe some better enforcement of containment area would have helped... but difficult!
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