On the very first day Delhi Metro rail services resumed its operations after nearly a month of complete suspension due to the raging second wave of Covid -19 pandemic, commuters on Monday were seen breaking norms put in place. During metro rides from East Delhi's Nirman Vihar metro station to Rajiv Chowk (in the bule line), and from Rajiv Chowk to INA Market (yellow line), despite regular announcements at metro stations that standing passengers were now allowed, rules were not followed.

Complying with Delhi Disaster Management Authority's (DDMA) guidelines on Covid-19 appropriate behaviour, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started its services with 50 per cent seating capacity. The government on Saturday announced that no passenger will be allowed to stand in metro coaches, however, many were seen breaking it on Monday.