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Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Directions on measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in Cross-Border Road Transport Services for adjusted Alert Level 3

7. Embarkation of passengers of cross-border public transport vehicles

 

(1) All cross -border operators must—
(a) ensure that cross-border public transport vehicles are sanitised before picking up and after dropping off passengers;
(b) ensure that all cross-border public transport vehicles' doors and window handles, arm rests, seats and hand rails are sanitised after every load; and
(c) sanitise their hands and encourage cross-border road transport passengers to sanitise their hands after entering the vehicle and after getting off the vehicle;
(d) ensure that all cross-border public transport vehicles are clean and tidy; and
(e) put measures in place to adhere to social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19; and
(f) in manner that is easily accessible or visible to passengers, provide information on disinfection materials and procedures.

 

(2) All drivers and passengers of cross-border public transport vehicles must wear a face mask.

 

(3) Any marshal or security officer who interacts with members of the public in a cross-border public transport facility must wear a face mask.

 

(4) The sanitisers used to sanitise all cross-border public transport vehicles must have a minimum of 70% alcohol content.

 

(5) No person will be allowed to use any form of cross-border public transport or enter a cross-border road transport facility, building, place or premises if they do not wear a face mask.