More safety measures needed for public transportation

Dear Editor,
Public transportation in Guyana is vital for the people; however, the owners, drivers and conductors must play a major part in the safety of passengers, not only for the money’s sake, but for prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We all know that public transportation is an essential service, and the economic situation caused by this virus is not at one man’s door, but all of us have to work together to contain this virus.
Generally, the new Government, along with Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony and the hard-working Ministry of Health, especially the frontline workers, have intensified the campaign against the coronavirus to eradicate this deadly decease.
The minibus and hire cars providers must get serious and, as mandated by law, consume no alcohol and do no smoke when working. They must also keep the interior of their vehicles clean, fumigating same after each trip. And as recommended in the fight against COVID-19, drivers, conductors and passengers are required to wear face mask and do sanitising.
The Ministry of Health, along with the Guyana Police Force, must enforce this regulation as early as possible.

Yours sincerely,
Parmanand Ram