Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)NoticesMeasure to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19: Public Transport Services Directions, 20206. Embarkation of Passengers in Public Transport Vehicles |
| (1) | All operators must ensure that public transport vehicles are sanitized before picking up and after dropping off passengers. |
(2)
| (a) | Operators must ensure that all public transport vehicles' doors and window handles, arm rest and hand rails are sanitized after every load; and |
| (b) | Passengers must be encouraged to sanitise after they enter the vehicle and after getting off the vehicle |
| (3) | Operators must ensure that all public transport vehicles are clean and tidy. |
| (4) | All public transport operators must provide disinfection information materials and procedures. |
| (5) | All drivers must wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers nose and mouth. |
| (6) | Any marshal or security officer who interacts with members of the public in a public transport facility must wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers nose and mouth. |
| (7) | The sanitisers used to sanitise all public transport vehicles must have a minimum of 60% alcohol content. |
| (8) | No person will be allowed to use any form of Public Transport or enter a building, place or premises if they do not wear a cloth face mask or a homemade item that covers nose and mouth. |
| (9) | All public transport operators must put measures in place to adhere to physical distancing to curb the spread of the virus. |