There is a lesson of a lifetime from a lifeline, for Mumbai. The city’s local trains, dubbed its lifeline, have managed to stay on track through the ongoing third wave of the pandemic by avoiding any restrictions. A report stated that railway officials said consistent action against the maskless and commuters flouting other Covid protocols is helping the trains carry on running without disruption.

There have been several commuters fined for not wearing masks, an example of control and curbs being exercised with greater vigilance. This is necessary since Omicron, with its high transmissibility, has become a huge concern.