The new squeeze on transport is official.
The ordinance containing the “Shared regulatory protocol for the containment of the spread of COVID-19 in the transport sector” adopted by the Ministers of Health and Infrastructure has been published in the Official Gazette and immediately enters into force. It provides for the possibility for taxis and NCCs to carry only two passengers on board (if they are not of the same family unit), the control of the Green pass at the electronic gates in large stations and the possibility of stopping trains if there are people with symptoms on board Covid.
Here are the main measures for the various sectors.
RAIL TRANSPORT - In large railway hubs (Milan Central, Rome Termini, Florence Santa Maria Novella), but where possible also in other stations, the green certificate must be checked preferably before boarding the vehicle. Otherwise, the check can be carried out by the on-board staff together with the ticket verification.
One of the most striking news is this: in the case of passengers with symptoms attributable to Covid, the health authorities and the railway police can decide to stop the train to proceed with emergency interventions or to provide special dedicated spaces. The convoy will then have to be sanitized before returning to operation.
LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Buses and trams will gradually restart ticket sales and on-board control activities and there is the possibility for passengers to also use the door close to the driver: a protective separator of the driving area. The vehicles must be sanitized at least once a day.
TAXI AND NCC - The rear seats must not be occupied by more than two passengers if they are not members of the same family unit and inside the vehicle it is possible to install dividing bulkheads between driver and passenger.
MARITIME AND PORT TRANSPORT - It is necessary to avoid as much as possible the contact between the ground crew and the crew and in any case a distance of at least one meter is recommended. A mask is required for staff and passengers.
GOODS TRANSPORT - If without masks, drivers must remain on board, while if they get off and come into contact with other operators, they must wear a mask. The loading / unloading of goods must take place in safe conditions, with methods that do not involve direct contacts between operators and drivers. Access to offices in companies other than one's own is permitted according to the procedures provided for by the same, which will provide for dedicated toilets. The use of online or no contact payment methods is recommended.
(Unioneonline / D)