Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for the points he raised. Bus Éireann continues to explore options for protective screens in the driver's cab area in those vehicles that do not already have them. The company has begun trialling portable screens on coaches. According to guidance provided by the health authorities, the risk of contracting Covid-19 from handling cash is negligible, but this measure was introduced to provide further protection to bus drivers by reducing their level of interaction with members of the public. The measure is in line with steps taken in other jurisdictions, including London, Barcelona, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand. The company is tackling the problem and the Deputy is absolutely right that it is something it should do.

He is right that taxi drivers are in a really bad situation, with some 97% of them no longer operating. They have contracts which are null and void in effect because they are not working.

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