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Coronavirus: How To Stay Safe When Taking Public Transport In Singapore

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Coronavirus: How To Stay Safe When Taking Public Transport In Singapore

With experts warning of a second wave of infections, here’s what you can do to protect yourself in high-contact areas like public transportation.

July 9, 2020
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As Singapore moves into Phase 2 and we return to the outside world for work and play, we can’t help but worry about risking infection — especially since experts have warned about a second wave and we’re already seeing a rise in workplace infections. One major question that we have is this: how can we stay safe when taking public transport? It’s mandatory to mask up, but is that enough? What else can we do to protect ourselves from the coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from Covid-19.

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Public transport operators have stepped up on their cleaning efforts on their vehicles, at stations and interchanges. However, it’s still important to keep a safe distance from others in public. Though the safe distancing markings have been removed, give yourself peace of mind by leaving an empty seat between you and other commuters, and travel at off-peak times if possible.

What if you can’t avoid peak hour? Dr Ezlyn Izharuddin from Dr Tan & Partners Clinic says, “If travelling during peak hours is unavoidable and there is no safe distancing in place, then the proper use of face masks, refraining from talking and practising good hygiene are ways to reduce the risk of being infected.”

We cannot stress how important personal hygiene is when combating Covid-19. Before leaving home, make it a habit to bring along a hand sanitiser or sanitising wipes with at least 60percent alcohol as you may not be able to wash your hands frequently when outside. Once you’re back home, wash your hands ASAP. Don’t forget to disinfect your personal belongings too, your phone and wallet especially.

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For those who prefer to take a Grab, know that the company has rolled out GrabProtect: a 6-step system with higher hygiene measures to ensure the safety of the driver and passenger. Both parties are now allowed to flexibly cancel rides and provide feedback if either party isn’t wearing a mask. Passengers are also not allowed to ride in the front, thus a regular 4-seater can only take up to three passengers.

Similarly, ComfortDelGro has also ramped up their disinfecting efforts and installed a V-shield in their taxis as an extra layer of protection. Both companies have also rolled out cashless payments to minimise contact with the drivers. During this period, try to avoid using cash as much as possible!

It’s also vital to stay away from surfaces like door handles and seatbelts as they might be contaminated with the coronavirus, which can live for hours to days. Of course, it’s impossible to completely not touch anything, so have your hand sanitiser or sanitising wipes on standby.

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GrabShare services are still temporarily suspended but you’re still able to use GrabHitch. Drivers aren’t allowed to accept more than one booking per trip and can only have three passengers maximum per ride.

Sit in the back seat so you can remain at least 1m away from the driver. You may want to ask the driver to open the windows or set the AC on non-recirculation mode to improve the ventilation in the car. Once again, keep your hands clean when boarding and alighting.

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