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GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY

May 9, 2020

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In accordance with regulation 30G of the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020, His Excellency the President has authorized the lifting of transport restrictions.

The following road transport services shall operate from 8th to 21st May, 2020 within a 60 kilometre radius of the place
of operation-

(a) taxis;
(b) combis;
(c) call cabs;
(d) staff buses; and
(e) own account:

Provided they adhere to the following conditions—

(i) abide with Covid-19 protocols,
(ii) public transport associations to certify readiness of vehicles to operate as per the Covid-19 protocols,
(iii) clean the interior and exterior of the vehicles with water and soap or sanitize 2 to 3 times a day,
(iv) a person shall not be allowed to use public transport without wearing a face mask,
(v) loading capacity for mini bus shall be 70 per cent of seating capacity with social distancing,
(vi) a mini bus licensed to carry 16 passengers is limited to carry a maximum of 10 passengers,
(vii) loading capacity for taxi services shall be on special or 60 per cent of the seating capacity,
(viii) a five seater vehicle is allowed to carry three passengers and driver.
(ix) loading capacity for a bus shall be 70 per cent of seating capacity with social distancing,
(x) a mini bus permitted to carry a maximum of 22 passengers shall be limited to carry a maximum of 15 passengers,
(xi) a bus permitted to carry a maximum of 65 and above passengers shall be limited to carry a maximum of 46 passengers, and
(xii) public transport operators shall keep a register of all passengers on board which shall be open for inspection by the Director of Health Services or a law enforcement officer.