MUSCAT: Public transport workers including taxi drivers have been instructed to reduce the number of passengers to just four and the vehicle must undergo regular deep cleaning between trips.
The instructions come from the Ministry of Transport after the Supreme Committee took tough measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Ministry advised drivers to clean handles and doors with sanitiser between trips, while passengers will be asked to sit in rear seats to provide distance. This applies to buses, ferries, personal transport vehicles and construction site vehicles.
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“The number of taxi passengers must be limited to four including the driver, leaving one seat vacant between the passenger in buses, ferries , personnel transport vehicles, construction site vehicles and other transportation,” the statement said.
According to the Ministry, drivers must keep hand sanitiser inside taxis and buses.
“The steps also include preventing passengers from standing in buses and ferries to reduce congestion, measuring the body temperature of passengers before they enter the public transport vehicles and following all the health instructions issued by the Ministry of Health,” the statement added.
