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Walking becomes new commute for Delhi office-goers
News18··24 Jul
With metro stations around Connaught Place shut for a fourth consecutive day, thousands of Lutyens' Delhi office-goers have turned to walking as ride-hailing services avoid the area. One commuter said a 2.2km walk to Mandi House metro station stretched his usual half-hour commute to nearly two hours. Police personnel on duty are also walking long stretches to reach postings.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Office-goers in Lutyens' Delhi should plan extra travel time and comfortable footwear until restrictions ease.
- Anyone relying on ride-hailing near Connaught Place should expect drivers to decline rides in the area.
- Residents needing live traffic updates should have offline backup plans given the ongoing internet suspension.
What's Happening
- Metro stations around Connaught Place have been closed for a fourth consecutive day, forcing commuters to walk.
- One commuter described a 2.2km walk turning a half-hour trip into nearly two hours.
- Shops, offices and restaurants in Connaught Place have been advised to close by 6:30pm.
A City Adjusts To Extended Restrictions
- Internet suspensions since the July 20 clashes have compounded the difficulty of navigating around closures.
- Even police personnel posted for duty are walking long stretches to reach their postings.
- The Public Transport Forum has urged authorities to balance safety with keeping transit running.
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