Slow moving traffic seen in several areas; street vendors hope to find more customers
People are returning to the city in large numbers as the State government partially lifted the lockdown with effect from Monday morning.
Slow moving traffic was seen in several parts, such as Tumakuru Road, Mysuru Road, Bommasandra, Central Silk Board Junction and in some parts of the central business district too.
The government has allowed people to make purchases of essential commodities between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Industrial establishments are allowed to function with 50% staff, whereas 30% staff are allowed in the garment sector.
Street vendors are hoping that increased business hours could help find more customers. Giridhara, a street vendor in Yelahanka, said, “People like us suffered a lot during lockdown. We earn on a daily basis and meet household expenses. Earlier, authorities allowed us to do the business till 10 a.m., but due to restrictions, people were not coming out and there…