Mumbai's dabbawalas demand access to suburban local trains, threaten protests

Dabbawalas in Mumbai have threatened a protest if they are not permited travel on local trains. Mumbai's dabbawalas or lunch-box carriers, who are currently running in a restricted manner in light of the COVID-19 outbreak had earlier urged the Maharashtra government to permit them to travel in local trains, which would enable them to resume their business with full capacity. At present, only people employed in essential services are allowed to travel in suburban trains.

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