Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has urged all the States to take necessary steps for containing Novel Coronavirus – COVID 19 to minimise travelling by public. <br />'' <br />'' In a letter to the Principal Secretaries, Transport Secretaries and Transport Commissioners of all States, Ministry has highlighted the importance of social distancing for controlling this disease. It has requested the States to minimise transport numbers among the people, and also if it is not unavoidable, refund of fare may be considered against advance bookings. <br />'' <br />'' Further, the States have been requested to make arrangements for sending SMSs to the passengers for making them aware of these steps.<br />''