MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19
GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS
Prepared by: UITP
These guidelines have been prepared in February 2020 in the framework of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They aim to assist public transport operators in tailoring business continuity plans responding to the disease.
Public transport systems have to be considered a high risk environment due to high number of people in a confined space and a variety of common surfaces to touch.
Public transport is an essential service to provide mobility, also in times of pandemics, not least to provide access to health care facilities.
The most important recommendation is to follow the guidance of the competent authorities at all times and to scale up measures according to the risk level. Preparedness, personal protection, reduction of contact and reduction of service are the most important recommendations.
Public transport is the backbone of local and national economy and an essential service to be maintained as long as reasonable.∎
Source: UITP, Corona Virus _EN. pdf