The restrictions were imposed following a ‘Yellow’ alert enforced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, owing to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases. The orders entailed that the metros will run with 50 per cent occupancy, with no standing passengers allowed.
The passengers complained about waiting for long hours outside the stations, missing the trains due to heavy rush and 100 per cent seating occupancy despite the restrictions.
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