Palmetto Breeze installs driver shields as additional COVID-19 precaution

The maintenance team at Palmetto Breeze Transit installed protective plexiglass driver shields on all commuter and circulating vehicles to enhance precautions to combat the spread of COVID-19.

“Public transportation in the Lowcountry and across the country continues to be an essential service during this pandemic, so we are always exploring new ways to add to the precautions we are taking to protect our passengers and employees,” said Mary Lou Franzoni, Palmetto Breeze executive director. “Transit systems across the United States have installed similar driver shields, so we decided to prioritize their installation since we are continuing to provide our essential commuter services.”

Additional precautions include:

• Providing bus operators with wipes, gloves, disinfectant and hand sanitizer.
• Requiring that passengers ride with an appropriate amount of distance between each other to maintain the recommended social distance.
• Suggesting that passengers wear cloth masks while riding and while out in public.
• Cleaning all bus interiors more frequently.
• Educating all staff about prevention measures, including best practices to maintaining social distancing.
• Encouraging employees and passengers to wash hands frequently, use sanitizers andto stay home if they feel ill.