COVID-19 : SOPs violations observed at passenger vans.

ISLAMABAD -- Daily commuters in twin cities Rawalpindi and Islamabad Sunday complained about the non-compliance of anti-coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) at Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) , posing a serious threat to their lives.

They were of a view that despite strict warnings by the authorities concerned, passengers and transporters were not demonstrating seriousness towards the situation that may cause further transmission of coronavirus cases.

Faizan Khan, a commuter standing at Pirwadhai bus stand told reporter that besides violation of SOPs, the transporters were also charging high fares, and the authorities concerned were yet to take actions against the violators.

"No one was observing social distancing in the local transport and the transporters were just concerned about earning money through accommodating huge number of passengers, ' he regretted.

Rehan, another commuter at Faizbad said the government had allowed reopening of transport with strict implementation of SOPs, but unfortunately drivers, passengers and transporters were not obeying orders that might cause quick rise in COVID-19 cases.

He requested the...