Keeping the point-to-point community COVID SAfe

Physical distancing

As part of the response to COVID-19, all people on passenger transport services must wear a mask, including drivers and passengers. Passenger transport services include:

• taxis
• rideshare
• chauffeur
• other hire or charter vehicle arrangements.

This applies even when masks are not generally required or recommended in the community. Implementing signage to encourage this is recommended.

Please maintain as much physical distance as possible, and avoid close contact between driver and passenger with these measures:

• Where possible, passengers should sit in the back.
• Avoid touching seat headrests.
• Passengers should handle their own luggage.
• Contactless payment is preferred.

Hygiene and face masks

Vehicle operators should make hand sanitiser available within the vehicle.

Vehicles should be cleaned and disinfected after each shift, with a focus on high-touch surfaces like grab rails, handles, arm rests, seat belts and buckles. An additional wipe-over with disinfectant wipes between passengers is advised.

Where possible, drivers should set the air conditioning to external airflow instead of recirculation, or open a window.

Closed bins should be provided, where possible and appropriate.

For more information from SA Health on mandatory mask use for passenger transport services, click here.