IN an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, taxi services in Guyana are ensuring that they are complying with precautionary measures set out by the Ministry of Public Health.

Guyana Chronicle spoke with the owner of Confidential Cabs, Kwame Anderson, who pointed out that his taxi service ensures that drivers sanitize their vehicles thoroughly before passengers enter and after they leave.
Anderson also added that drivers have been instructed to make full use of natural air, instead of using the air-conditioning unit while transporting commuters to their respective destinations.

“When commuters enter the motor vehicle, they are offered hand sanitisers to ensure they are compliant with basic hygienic and precautionary measures as prescribed by the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Public Health.” Anderson added.

Anderson further stated that when drivers return to the base, after they would have dropped off commuters to their respective destinations or when the opportunity becomes available, drivers are mandated to have their cars sprayed with Lysol. Such is also done at the end of the working day.

There has been major concern expressed by citizens about being exposed to the coronavirus, while travelling in taxis and having to interact with other commuters.
There is a call for all sectors of the Guyanese society to get on board against the spread of the coronavirus.