Mumbai: Dabbawalas Seek Permission to Travel in Local Trains

Mumbai's Dabbawala community has requested permission from the Maharashtra government to travel in the local trains. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, dabbawala's delivery service is being operated in a restricted manner. Subhash Talekar, President of Mumbai Dabbawala Association, said that access to local trains will enable dabbawalas to resume their businesses with full capacity. He added that a demand for financial assistance of Rs 5,000 per dabbawala has also been made.