Public transport and Covid: here are the new guidelines

People with mask on the bus

The guidelines to be respected on local public transport to limit the contagion from Coronavirus: info on maximum capacity, distance and sanitation.

Has been approved the agreement on the guidelines that local public transport must follow in this period of Coronavirus emergency. The indications approved by the Unified Conference contain all the organizational measures to be respected to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the protection of all users.

Among the most important decisions are the respect of the capacity no more than 80% on public transport, capacity that can increase up to 100% in some cases. There are, however, also other factors to be considered, always in safe conditions.

Let's see them together.

Public transport and Covid in view of the opening of schools and offices

The decisions of the Unified Conference were thought above all in view of the resumption of schools and the extension of office opening hours.

In addition to encouraging the use of means for the sustainable mobility, like bicycles and electric cars, it is expected that, for public transport, they can also be used cars for use by third parties through the assignment of the appropriate service.

The maximum capacity allowed

As mentioned, the maximum capacity on public transport of local transport, regional rail transport vehicles and school buses for school transport must not exceed 80%, with a reduction in standing places in favor of seated ones. This value must also take into account the air exchange system because in some vehicles an air conditioning system is foreseen that foresees the use of air from the outside, while in the old generation trams the windows can be kept open permanently.

The maximum capacity allowed it can go beyond 80% if there are air conditioning systems with filtering and ventilation previously authorized by the CTS.

To facilitate maximum filling, in some cases there are also removable separations between the seats.

Distance and possible self-declaration

Relative to the social distancing of one meter, this it is not necessary if you are between people living in the same housing unit, relatives and people who maintain stable interpersonal relationships.

To verify a possible violation of these measures, aSelf-declaration.

Each means of transport must be fitted with dispenser with gel solutions for hand sanitation and transport companies must develop clear forms of communication to explain the correct use and effectiveness of Personal protective equipment.

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Written by Fabiana Bianchi
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