The Land Transport Authority CEO Samuel Simpson says if people can’t maintain a 2-metre separation between them and other passengers then they should not board the bus, minibus or taxi.
In line with the recommendations from the Ministry of Health that all non-essential travel should be suspended until the current situation has improved, Simpson says if people have to travel for essential reasons in a bus, taxi or minibus they must ensure that they maintain a clear space of at least 2 metres between them and the next nearest person.
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the decision to limit or monitor people travelling in public transportation like buses will be made at the right time.
He says that this decision will be made after cabinet sits with the Ministry of Health. Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says as the situation evolves they will be making further announcements on measures for public transportation.
He was responding to a question on when the government would announce measures for buses as there is now a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more.
During peak traffic time, there can be 60 people in a bus.
