Coronavirus

Coronavirus fears are already causing corporations and individuals to cut back significantly on travel, and passengers want to know what their transportation providers are doing to keep them safe. We have determined that specific precautions/preparations should be enacted to protect our communities.

We highly advise our affiliates to consider the following suggestions.

Best Practices for Drivers:

1. Use anti-virus wipes to thoroughly clean your vehicle interior surfaces throughout the day and between passenger changes. The areas you should focus on are the entire interior door panel, all handles, window and lock mechanisms, door storage areas, cup holders, power cords, seats, exterior door handles, and children’s car seats
   
2. Printed and reading materials should be removed from seat-back pockets in vehicles until further notice
   
3. Only offer sealed refreshments and immediately remove all trash with a paper towel or gloves after the ride is completed
   
4. Wearing gloves to support customers with luggage is a good way to minimize inadvertent contact and to reassure passengers
   
5. Handshakes with customers should be avoided until further notice.
   

Current Preventative Recommendations for Individuals from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

1. Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.
   
2. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
   
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
   
4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash—alternatively, cough or sneeze into your upper arm or elbow, NOT into your hands.
   
5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or anti-virus wipes
   
6. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
   
7. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty
   

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.

As always, we can assure you that we will keep monitoring and updating you accordingly. 515 MIAMI's duty of care has always been about our community’s safety and well-being. We hope you take all the precautions and stay protected.