The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as slump in demand among travelers.
While desperately wanting to get away for a holiday and being pulled toward the possibilities of so many destinations (likely to be begging tourists to return as soon as non-essential travel is permitted), the question will be, how many of us will see our motivations dampened by warnings of a second, third and even fourth wave of the virus looming in our collective future?Taxi operators provide an essential Taxi service in kochi to the public and under current government guidelines can continue to operate.
Customers must wear a face covering whilst in your taxi, unless an existing exemption applies and are advised that they use taxis, or another form of public transport, for essential reasons.Limit the number of customers travelling within the vehicle.
You should must only accept customers from the same household (including legal support bubble).Request that all customers sit in the back of the vehicle.Ask customers with luggage / bags to put in the boot themselves.
Only assist if they are struggling by asking customers to leave next to the boot and move 2 metres away and putting in yourself.
Drivers should sanitise their hands after handling the luggageIf you take a break at your operators' base, stay at least 2 metres away from other drivers and have no more than two drivers in at any one time.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser before putting a face covering on, and after removing itWhen wearing a face covering, avoid touching your face or face covering, as you could contaminate them with germs from your handsChange your face covering if it becomes damp or if you've touched itContinue to wash your hands regularlyChange and wash your face covering dailyIf the material is washable, wash in line with manufacturer's instructions.
