Coronavirus: How Dubai Metro and other public transport is sanitised

Dubai: Ever wondered how public transport in Dubai are cleaned and sanitised daily as part of precautionary measures against novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shared with Gulf News how the Dubai Metro, the world’s longest self-driving metro network; public buses, taxis and marine transport are spruced up before taking passengers.

A large contingent of around 1,000 workers are conducting extensive cleaning and sterilisation campaign to guarantee a safe journey to around 1.5 million riders daily.

“We are committed to taking sanitary and preventive measures in the intensive cleaning and sanitization operations of various means of transportation in accordance with the highest standards followed internationally, on a daily basis to maintain the health and safety of those who travel,” the RTA told Gulf News.

Here is the lowdown on how vehicles are washed, interiors are cleaned, seats fumigated, floors mopped, and seats are scrubbed while doors, railings, hand rails, arm rest, ceiling and every nook and cranny of the public vehicles are sanitised.

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Dubai Metro

Buses

Taxis

Marine transport

The RTA has also advised all commuters to follow the health and safety guidelines prescribed by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and the World Health Organisation