Lagos rolls out transportation guidelines to stem community spread of COVID-19

The Lagos State Government has introduced new guidelines and proactive measures to prevent further community spread of the COVID-19 virus, following the gradual ease of the lockdown by the federal government. All commercial and commuter operations shall be between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. All commuters are to wear nose covers, wash their hands with soap under running water, and use alcohol-based sanitizers before and after each trip. All transport operators and companies must compulsorily and regularly disinfect their vehicles, parks, and garages. All commercial passenger vehicles are not to exceed 60% of their capacity. Yellow buses must not carry more than eight passengers (two on a row), tricycles are to carry just two passengers at the back, while private car owners must also observe physical distancing.