Himachal Pradesh resumes Shimla-Delhi bus service

Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has resumed Shimla-Delhi bus services from November 4. The bus services were suspended for several months due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reportedly, Ramanand Thakur, in-charge of HRTC, told the press that only five buses will be run from Shimla to Delhi for now. The buses have been resumed mainly for the festive season as several passengers need to commute between the two destinations.
News has it that all necessary precautions have been taken to ensure hygiene level is not compromised amid the ongoing pandemic. All passengers and staff members will be wearing masks and buses are being sanitised properly.
Meanwhile, the Kalka-Shimla train (Himalayan Queen) and Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi have also resumed their passenger services. The Himalayan Queen, however, will run from October 20 to November 30 for now.
On the other hand, news has it that Delhi’s weather has become colder than that of Shimla, Kangra, Dalhousie and Kasauli even though parts of Himachal Pradesh such as Lahaul valley and Keylong have received the first snow of the season.
Consequently, the snowfall has led to the closure of Manali-Leh highway, which is crossed by several vehicles on a daily basis.