One week after opening, public transport is in danger of closing again! Representatives of the public transport association have stated that it is impossible for them to continue the service, given the difficulties they have faced since July 6. During this week, they say less than 30% of the capacity they had under normal conditions. Such a phenomenon calls into question the continuity of public transport.
"The turnover of citizens these days that we are restarting is less than 30% of the number that we have had under normal conditions. We are facing difficulties and the situation has become very difficult so we request the intervention of the Municipality to continue this service.
We had the opportunity to resume work as the change in protocol made us accept, but we have not given up on economic demands. The first point we ask for is the reduction of VAT, we also ask for the abolition of fuel excise, reimbursement by the municipality for the categories of persons who do not pay for public service and reimbursement of missing passenger capacity as a result of compliance with the protocol. - said the president of the association.
It is not yet known whether public transport will be closed or not on Monday, but the aggravated situation of Covid-19 has made citizens even more insecure to return to this service.
Source: Abc News
