Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers (Covid-19) – Update 25/07/2020
As we all move back to returning to work the government have release information to ensure safer travel through walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
How You Can Control the Conronavirus Outbreak
You can help control coronavirus and travel safely by walking and cycling, if you can. Where this is not possible, use public transport or drive. You can also help control coronavirus by:
- working from home where possible
- washing or sanitising your hands regularly
- keeping your distance when you travel, where possible
- avoiding the busiest routes, as well as busy times like the rush hour
You should not travel at all if you:
- are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms
- are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms or sharing a household or support bubble with somebody with symptoms
- are clinically extremely vulnerable and cannot shield during your journey
- have been advised by the NHS test and trace service that you should self-isolate
If you have any symptoms of coronavirus you should self-isolate at home and arrange to have a test to see if you have coronavirus.
If anyone in your household or support bubble has symptoms of coronavirus you should self-isolate.
Social Distancing
You should maintain a 2 metre distance where possible, because the risk of transmission is small at this distance.
If you cannot keep a 2 metre distance, reduce the risk to yourself and others by maintaining a 1 metre distance where possible, and taking suitable precautions.
Help keep yourself, other passengers and transport staff safe, by taking the following precautions:
- limit the number of people or households that you come into contact with, for example by avoiding the busiest routes, as well as busy times like the rush hour
- wash or sanitise your hands regularly
- use a face covering on public transport and in substantially enclosed areas of transport hubs
- avoid touching your face
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing
- travel side by side or behind other people, rather than facing them, where seating arrangements allow
- touch as few surfaces as possible
- stay outdoors, rather than indoors, where possible
- minimise the time spent close to other people, where possible
- avoid loud talking, shouting or singing
- dispose of waste safely, including items such as used disposable face coverings
Latest Updates
The latest update will provide you with important information and guidance on the following areas:
- Face coverings
- Walking and cycling
- Private cars and other vehicles
- Public transport
- Taxis and private hire vehicles
- Aviation, ferries and maritime transport
- Travelling abroad
- Travelling from England to other UK nations
- Exemptions – people who do not have to wear a face covering on public transport and in substantially enclosed areas of transport hubs
- Checklists for safer travel
- Safer travel information sheet
Additional Information
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