Transport
Guidance on COVID-19, including general precautions for staff and guidance on the assessment and management of arrivals into the UK.
A new hub on gov.uk brings together Information for people using transport or working in the transport sector during the Coronavirus outbreak. This includes information on:
- Using public transport
- Driving private vehicles - cars, vans, motorbikes
- Bus and lorry drivers
- Freight, bus and road transport businesses
- Transport workers
- Maritime and shipping
- Aviation and flying
Find out more on GOV.UK website
Support package for Train Operators
On 23 March, Government announced it will ensure ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures, and supporting train operators to make sure railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
- government steps in to provide stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
- all train operators presented with opportunity to temporarily transition onto Emergency Measures Agreements, enabling greater flexibility and transferring revenue and cost risk to the government
- offer includes measures to provide fee-free refund of all advance tickets as passengers follow government advice and work from home
Read more on the GOV.UK website.
Social distancing in the workplace
Transport is vital to support our economy and public services. It can continue if done in accordance with the social distancing guidelines wherever possible. This applies if you operate trains, buses, planes, ferries or other enclosed transport where staff on board cannot stay 2 metres away from each other or passengers at all times.
Find out more on GOV.UK website
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