There is no expertise avaiable at this moment to ascertain the safety in public transport after lockdown. What will be the operational mode of public transport after the lockdown? That's a question of importance.
Analysis of situation. A tiny unvisible virus is spreading all over the world. An organism with super multiplication power through contact. One thing is sure that this virus is going to exist for a long time as it is practically difficult to test each and every individual. Even if testing is done there is no guarantee that a negative tested person will not get the infection again. Which means we will be unsure till the time total eradication happens and it may take years.
No, I am not a pessimist but believe in solving the situation. As of now isolation is the best protection. But for a small period. The world needs to move, you need supplies, for supplies you need production, for production you need manpower and for that you need to move manpower.
So do we commute after lockdown? Not advisable. Days of work related travel are now going to see many changes and restrictions. But travel and transport for life's essentials is needed. Implementation of digital safety systems may solve this to an extent, but in a country like India it is a huge time consuming task.
So in such a scenario I see buses, vans and mini buses as mode of public transport under restricted operation. Businesses will have to ensure safety guidelines where safe people only travel. Special working zones will be needed and safe corridors planned for movement. Almost similar to movement inside a big airport after you pass the security checks.
For the virus this is a starting age and the whole world has started witnessing its growing damage. We are trying to flatten the curve, but this virus has sort of ripple effect. We will see wave after wave of this. Opening public transport of mass rapid systems is like converting these waves into tsunami of future. Therefore only restricted mode operation of small modes like buses and private cars to be allowed. Non essential sectors must be suspended for the time being or run from the safety of an isolated space. To build the nation more jobs on sanitation, disaster management to be created. Create jobs for these fields as these are needed for a long time now. Corona is a slow disaster unfolding. Fight it as paid professionals and not just as volunteers. This will keep the economy running even if metros are not running.
I sincerely hope that a cure is found soon, but till that time we have to manage.
As long as we are not infected we are safe. Must avoid absolutely anything which may get you infected. It is a game of survival.
Check your resources and plan accordingly. After lockdown is over travel only when safe. Make customised systems to suit your working which may refuce commuting and exposure.