19 March,2020 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
This picture has been used for representational purpose only
In a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Mumbai's famed dabbawalas have suspended their tiffin courier services from March 20-31, an official spokesperson said here on Thursday.
"Adhering to the directives of the state government to avoid spreading the coronavirus, we have decided to suspend our services from tomorrow (March 20) till March 31. We plan to resume operations from April 1," said Mumbai Dabbawalas Association spokesperson Subhas Talekar.
There are around 5,000 dabbawalas who ferry over 2,00,000 lunch boxes to and from homes-offices to lakhs of office-goers and students in what has become a globally renowned efficient service.
ALSO READ
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar challenges Uddhav Thackeray's loyalty to MVA
Mumbai special court remands 3 accused to police custody till May 8
Malwani hooch tragedy: Mumbai court acquits 10 alleged accused in case
Case against 5 for forcing woman to marry her friend in Palghar
Case against 25 persons for losses of Rs 62 crore to APMC in Navi Mumbai
This is a rare voluntary suspension of service by the dabbawalas who work round-the-year ferrying tiffins around Mumbai, barring an annual 10-day pilgrimage break.
Maharashtra has currently touched 49 COVID-19 positive cases in the state, plus one who succumbed to the viral disease this week.
Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
