A constant through this pandemic has been the wailing of ambulance sirens as they zig-zag through the city — for some, it is the anxious ride to the hospital. For others, it is the uplifting ride after recovery back home. Whatever the reason, the vehicle has become omnipresent in the city.

There are thinner crowds and less traffic. This means that emergency vehicles can make their way much faster through the metropolis, reaching their destination quicker. While this began with ambulances, we also include fire engines in this ambit of emergency vehicles.