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As the UK prepares to slowly come out of yet another lockdown in the hopes of getting things back to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely that travelling to different places is going to pick up once again. Whether you’re getting to work, meeting up with friends outdoors or heading to an outdoor event this summer, there are definitely more safety concerns to think about when using public transport. For this reason, taxi services are becoming more popular since there is less risk of virus transmission compared to sharing a vehicle with several strangers. If you’re planning on booking a taxi ride to somewhere that you need to be, here’s how to stay safe.
Choose a Reputable Taxi Firm
Order your taxi from a reputable firm like premierminicabs.com who are doing everything that they can to ensure that drivers and passengers are kept safe at all times. A good taxi firm will provide drivers with everything that they need to keep cars clean and COVID19-free and will have guidelines in place to ensure that the health of passengers is a top priority at all times.
Wear a Face Mask
Since September, it has become mandatory for taxi passengers to wear a face covering when travelling in a taxi. General disposable surgical masks can now be found at most major supermarkets, or you can use a reusable cloth mask. Face coverings work by reducing the potentially contaminated droplets that come from your mouth and nose when you are speaking, laughing, coughing or sneezing, and taxi drivers will also usually be required to wear one.
Keep Your Hands Clean
If you are calling a taxi from a public place such as a supermarket, you can help to keep yourself safe and protect future passengers by washing your hands or using hand sanitising gel before getting into the taxi. It is a good idea to get into the habit of carrying a small personal-sized bottle of hand sanitising gel around with you and using it on your hands regularly whenever you cannot access soap and running water. Touching a contaminated surface before touching your face is one of the most common ways that the virus is spread, and good hand hygiene will help to avoid this.
Don’t Share Your Ride
At the moment, rideshares are off due to lockdown, but even when measures begin to ease, it may be better to get a taxi alone or only share the ride with members of your immediate household or support bubble. Sharing your ride with strangers might be a cheaper option where it is available, but doing this will increase your risk of coming into close contact with somebody who could potentially be infected with COVID-19, since there is not usually much opportunity to social distance in a taxi cab.
Taxis are a useful way to get around during the pandemic if you do not drive your own vehicle and want to avoid crowded public transport. If you’re booking a taxi, keep these safety tips in mind to protect your health.
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