The Department of Roads and Transport has appealed to public transport operators to scale up preventative measures and continue practising responsible behaviour to stop the spread of COVID-19.
MEC Jacob Mamabolo has called for maximum discipline at all public transport nodes to ensure compliance to curb the spread of the virus. He said "with the introduction of the Level 3 Regulations allowing for increased levels of mobility, we plead with public transport operators not to let their guard down and continue enforcing COVID-19 regulations in their facilities". 
"With more people expected to go to work and visiting places of leisure, the public transport system has a seminal responsibility of ensuring that we prevent the spread of the virus," added the MEC.
Throughout lockdown periods, the Department of Roads and Transport has continued monitoring nodes of public transport, checking for and encouraging compliance with regulations. 
"Through our #SmartMobilityWeekends program, the Department has been inspecting taxi ranks and intermodal facilities and I am concerned about laxity in some facilities, especially the sanitisation of commuters". He emphasised that "this period demands nothing but discipline at all our public transport nodes".
He also urged residents to continue registering and visiting vaccination sites to receive a jab.
"Vaccination and non-pharmaceutical interventions are our best bet to defeat COVID-19. This includes regular handwashing with soap, making use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers. Wearing a mask and social distancing remain our best defence against the virus," he concluded.