Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhandari Tiameren Chang, in an order on August 8, 2020 has stated that as per the revision exercised by the rate fixation committee, the vehicle fares from Bhandari to Dimapur and Bhandari to Wokha has been revised as per the latest Standard operating procedure issued by the state government vide No-CSO/GAB-1/COM/GEM-1/2020 dated Kohima 31st August.
- Bhandari to Wokha Tata sumo : Rs 500/per passenger
- Bhandari to Dimapur Wingers: Rs 500/
- Bhandari to Dimapur Bus : Rs 500/
In an order stated that in wingers there should not be more than two persons sitting on the middle, rear row seats and in the front seat including the driver two persons.
In buses the passengers should not sit on alternate seats and there should always be vacant seats two adjacent passenger sitting, only 50/- of the passengers is allowed and no standing passengers will be allowed.
It is also stated that all the passengers, both drivers and attended should mandatorily to wear masks and to used hand sanitizer. Passengers with masks only will be allowed to travel/board. The passengers should mandatorily cleaned and disinfected before the journey. Defaulters will be penalized as per provisions laid by the state government with immediate effect.
During the meeting the on 8th August 2020 for successful monitoring and safety measures, an enforcement team has been constituted with the following:
- Dr. Riku Khutso, EAC Bhandari - Convener
- Sukumo Kikon, SDPO Bhandari - Member
- Thungbemo, Dobashi Bhandari -Member
- Lichumo, Dobashi Bhandari - Member
- Wopansao, G.B Bhandari - Member
- Hainan Ngullie, Eloe Hoho Bhandari - Member
- Mhonlumo Tsopoe, BTSU Bhandari - Member
(IA Bhandari)