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Following the recent spread of coronavirus cases recorded in neighboring states, the Osun State Government has issued guidelines for public transport operators and passengers.
The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Works and Transport, Engr. Hussein Olaniyan, in a statement noted that the guidelines for general public transport operators and passengers are to curb the spread of coronavirus in various community buses, cabs, motor parks, and garages.
He stated that it will complement the efforts of the Osun State Task Force on coronavirus, thereby making their work easy.
Engr. Olaniyan stressed that it is compulsory for transport operators and passengers to strictly adhere to all the guidelines.
See guidelines below;
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All transport operators and local park managers are expected to maintain proper hygiene and sanitation exercise at their parks and garages, regularly and continuously (at least before and after each trip).
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All transport operators and local park managers are to provide at the entrance to their respective parks/garages, washing hand facility with soap and running water.
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All transport operators and local Park are advised and expected to have alcohol-based sanitizers in their Vehicles for the use of Drivers, Conductors, and Passengers.
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All transport operators and local parks are not allowed to overcrowd/overload their vehicles at this point in time, passenger’s spacing must be fully observed. NCDC recommends that at least 2m (5feet) distance is required between anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.
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All buses should be at 60% capacity, that is, not fully loaded (i.e korope and other commercial buses), All commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders must not load their vehicles above stipulated capacity (1 passenger and 3 passengers respectively).
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Passengers are required to scrub their hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds or use alcohol-based sanitizer before and after each trip, All drivers and conductors should always wear hand gloves and nose guides while in transit.
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All public transport operators must have a temperature reader to test each passenger before boarding the bus.
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Members of the general public are also expected to report all transport operators/companies, local park managers that fail to comply with these above guidelines to the Monitoring Officer at sight or write to the Ministry, stating the Vehicle Registration Number, Park and Time.