COVID-19

BusVic operator members receive regular Covid-19 updates via email. These emails can be found on the members only page here.

General Information

All enquiries about coronavirus should be referred to the coronavirus pages of the Department of Health and Human Services website, https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

Any person concerned that they may have coronavirus or have had contact with a coronavirus-infected person should contact a doctor (phone ahead first) or call the DHHS Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

The most effective way to minimise the risk of coronavirus is to follow the DHHS website advice on good hygiene, https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19

For WorkSafe Victoria information on face coverings in workplaces, visit this link, https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/managing-coronavirus-covid-19-risks-face-coverings-workplaces

BusVic’s research report, ‘Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for the Victorian Bus Industry’, can be downloaded here.

Resources:

Face Masks (for drivers) - information on suppliers of face masks

Coronavirus COVID-19 - Information for Public Transport - The below document was issued by the Department of Health & Human Services.

Ten ways to reduce your risk of coronavirus - A4 poster - DOT has requested that the below poster be displayed across the Victorian transport network today, including onboard buses. All Metro, CRUBS, V/Line, and school bus operators are requested to print and place a copy of this poster on their buses from today