(binhthuan.gov.vn) According to the Department of Transport, from 11/5/2021, the operation of inter-provincial fixed-route passenger vehicles, passenger vehicles by contract, tourist transport vehicles and taxis from Binh Thuan to provinces and cities: Hanoi, Da Nang, Bac Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Ha Nam, Hung Yen and vice versa will be temporarily suspended.

All buses transporting passengers on fixed routes within the province, vehicles transporting passengers on interprovincial routes from bus stations in Binh Thuan province to other provinces and cities, passenger transport vehicles by contract, passenger transport vehicles, tourists transferring vehicles and taxis are only allowed to carry 50% of the number of passengers according to the number of seats stated in the Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection of the vehicle; Arranging passengers to sit at the prescribed distance. It is not allowed to transport to, from or to stop, pick up or drop off passengers in areas and areas announced with epidemic according to notice of health authorities.

Particularly for passenger transport by waterway on the Phan Thiet - Phu Quy route, the passenger transport units and enterprises on the Phan Thiet - Phu Quy route, based on the actual situation, actively review and extend the operating frequency of the boats; not transporting visitors from the regions and localities that have announced the epidemic according to the notice of the health authorities.

The Department of Transport also requires all passenger transport businesses (including road and waterway), bus stations and ports in Binh Thuan province to continue to strictly instruct and require passengers for health declarations and body temperature checking when boarding vehicles and trains and strictly follow the 5K message of the Ministry of Health (Facemasks - Disinfection - Distance - No gathering - Health declaration). At the same time, to require vehicle drivers, crew members, service staffs and passengers to wear facemasks properly in public areas and throughout the journey; washing hands frequently with soap or antiseptic liquids (with at least 60% alcohol content); Limiting the communication and eating on the vehicle.

In addition, it is necessary to carry out regular daily disinfection at passenger lounges, crowded areas, bus stations and ports; disinfecting vehicles before and immediately after the end of the trip. During the journey, if any passenger shows signs of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, should immediately notifies the service staff on the vehicle, calling the hotline of Binh Thuan Department of Health (0967.881.818; 0941.056.360), the Ministry of Health (1900.3228; 1900.9095) for instructions on handling measures.

The Department of Transport also asked Binh Thuan Port Authority and the Provincial Border Guard Command to direct the affiliated divisions and units to preside over and coordination with the Port Management Boards to strictly control passengers, resolutely do not allow ships to receive and transport passengers from regions and localities that have been declared epidemic as notified by health authorities.

During the implementation, the Department of Transport will continue to monitor and update the situation, directing documents and announcements of the relevant authorities to adjust accordingly, ensuring the effectiveness of the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic as well as satisfying the requirements of passenger transport in the province.

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