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Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Public transport
On your journey
Some routes may be busier than usual due to social distancing measures or
changes to previous timetables or schedules. Keep your distance from people
outside your household. Public Health England recommends keeping a distance
of 2 metres, where
possible. The key thing is
to not be too close to other people for more than a short amount of time, as
much as you can.
The risk of infection increases the closer you are to another person with the
virus and the amount of time you spend in close contact: you are very unlikely
to be infected from just walking past another person.
There may be situations where you can’t keep a suitable distance from people,
for example when boarding or alighting, on busier services, at busier times of
day and when walking through interchanges. In these cases you should avoid
physical contact, try to face away from other people, and keep the time you
spend near others as short as possible. If you can, wear a face covering on
public transport. You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked
to do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of
identification.
Be aware of the surfaces you touch. Be careful not to touch your face. Cover
your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
Treat transport staff with respect and follow instructions from your transport
operator. This may include:

notices about which seats to use or how to queue
additional screens, barriers or floor markings
requests to board through different doors or to move to less busy areas

Help keep yourself, other passengers and transport staff safe:

wait for passengers to get off first before you board
ensure you maintain social distancing, where possible, including at busy entrances, exits, under canopies, bus stops, platforms or outside of stations
be prepared to queue or take a different entrance or exit at stations
wait for the next service if you cannot safely keep your distance on board a train, bus or coach
respect other people’s space while travelling
avoid consuming food and drink on public transport, where possible
be aware of pregnant, older and disabled people who may require a seat or extra space
be aware that some individuals may have hidden disabilities
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Is your journey necessary?
To help keep yourself and your fellow passengers safe, you should not travel
if you:

are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms
are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms or sharing a household with somebody with symptoms
are clinically extremely vulnerable

If you have any symptoms of
coronavirus you should self-isolate at home and arrange to
have a test to see if you have
COVID-19.
Before you travel, consider if your journey is necessary and if you can, stay
local. Try to reduce your travel. This will help keep the transport network
running and allow people who need to make essential journeys to travel. You
can reduce your travel by:

working from home where possible
shopping less frequently and shopping locally
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Taxis and private hire vehicles
At taxi ranks try to keep your distance from people outside your household,
where possible. Public Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance
from others, where
possible.
Taxi and private hire vehicle (for example minicab) operators are likely to
have put in place new measures to help with social distancing. When traveling
in taxis or private hire vehicles follow the advice of the driver. For
example, you may be asked to sit in the back left hand seat if travelling
alone. You may want to check with your taxi operator before travelling if they
have put any additional measures in place.
If you need to be near other people you should avoid physical contact, try to
face away from other people, and keep the time you spend near other people as
short as possible. Be aware of the surfaces you or others touch.
There are some circumstances when wearing a face covering may be marginally
beneficial as a precautionary measure. The evidence suggests that wearing a
face covering does not protect you, but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not yet developed symptoms. This is most relevant for short
periods indoors in crowded areas.
If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing
isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not
normally meet. You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to
do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of identification.
A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used by
healthcare and other workers as part of personal protective equipment. These
should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against
risks in their workplace, such as health and care workers, and those in
industrial settings, like those exposed to dust hazards.
Wearing a face covering is optional and is not required by the law. If you
choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings
properly and wash your
hands before putting them on and after taking them off.
When finishing your journey, we recommend you:

follow local guidance
wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands as soon as possible
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Checklists for safer travel
Plan your journey

can I walk or cycle to my destination?
have I checked the latest travel advice from my transport operator?
have I booked my travel ticket online, bought a pass or checked if contactless payment is possible?
have I planned my journey to minimise crowded areas and allow for delays?
am I taking the most direct route to my destination?

What to take with you

a plan for my journey
contactless payment card or pass
phone (if needed for travel updates, tickets, contactless payments)
tickets
hand sanitiser
essential medicines
tissues
a face covering, if required
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking and cycling
Walking and cycling will reduce
pressure on the public transport system and the road network. Consider walking
and cycling if you can. Local cycling schemes can be used. Your local council
can help you plan your journey by providing maps showing dedicated paths and
routes.
Where possible, try to maintain social
distancing when you walk or
cycle, for example when approaching or passing other pedestrians or waiting at
crossings and traffic lights.
Where using bikes (private, docked or dockless) wash your hands for at least
20 seconds or sanitise your hands before and after cycling.
Consider making a list of items to take with you.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Public transport
Seek assistance if you need it
If you require assistance when travelling and would normally contact your
transport operator ahead of time, continue to do so.
If any problems arise or you feel ill during your journey, speak to a member
of transport staff. In the case of an emergency, contact the emergency
services as you normally would.
If you need help, maintain a short distance from members of staff, where
possible. If this isn’t possible, you should try to avoid physical contact and
keep the time you spend near staff as short as possible.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Aviation, ferries and maritime transport
On your journey
Some routes may be busier than usual due to social distancing measures or
changes to timetables and schedules.
You should try to keep a short distance from others not in your household,
where possible. Public Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance
from other people. There
may be situations where this is not possible. If you need to be near other
people, you should avoid physical contact, try to face away from others, and
keep the time you spend close to other people as short as possible.
Be aware of the surfaces you touch. Be careful not to touch your face. Cover
your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
There are some circumstances when wearing a face covering may be marginally
beneficial as a precautionary measure. The evidence suggests that wearing a
face covering does not protect you, but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not yet developed symptoms. This is most relevant for short
periods indoors in crowded areas.
If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing
isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not
normally meet. You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to
do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of identification.
A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used by
healthcare and other workers as part of personal protective equipment. These
should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against
risks in their workplace, such as health and care workers, and those in
industrial settings, like those exposed to dust hazards.
Wearing a face covering is optional and is not required by the law. If you
choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings
properly and wash your
hands before putting them on and after taking them off.
Follow instructions from your transport operator. This may include:

notices about which seats to use or how to queue
additional screens, barriers or floor markings
requests to board through different doors or to move to less busy areas

Be considerate to your fellow passengers and to transport staff:

do not congregate near entrances or exits while waiting
be aware of pregnant, older, disabled people or people with prams who may require extra space or a seat during parts of their journey
be aware that some individuals may have hidden disabilities
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Private cars and other vehicles
Plan your journey
Plan your route, including any breaks, before setting out. Routes may be
different as local areas make changes to enable social distancing on pavements
and cycle routes.
If you normally share a vehicle with people from other households for
essential journeys, we recommend you find a different way to travel. For
example, consider walking, cycling or using your own vehicle if you can.
If you have to travel with people outside your household group, try to share
the transport with the same people each time and keep to small groups of
people at any one time.
There are some circumstances when wearing a face covering may be marginally
beneficial as a precautionary measure. The evidence suggests that wearing a
face covering does not protect you, but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not yet developed symptoms. This is most relevant for short
periods indoors in crowded areas.
If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing
isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not
normally meet. You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to
do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of identification.
A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used by
healthcare and other workers as part of personal protective equipment. These
should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against
risks in their workplace, such as health and care workers, and those in
industrial settings, like those exposed to dust hazards.
Wearing a face covering is optional and is not required by the law. If you
choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings
properly and wash your
hands before putting them on and after taking them off.
Consider making a list of items to take with you.
Check that your vehicle is safe and
roadworthy if you
haven’t used it for several weeks.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Public transport
What to take with you
If you can, wear a face covering if you need to use public transport.
There are some circumstances when wearing a face covering may be marginally
beneficial as a precautionary measure. The evidence suggests that wearing a
face covering does not protect you, but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not yet developed symptoms. This is most relevant for short
periods indoors in crowded areas. You should be prepared to remove your face
covering if asked to do so by police officers and police staff for the
purposes of identification.
A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used by
healthcare and other workers as part of personal protective equipment. These
should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against
risks in their workplace, such as health and care workers, and those in
industrial settings, like those exposed to dust hazards.
Wearing a face covering is optional and is not required by the law. If you
choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings
properly and wash your
hands before putting them on and after taking them off.
Consider making a list of items to take with you and minimise the luggage you
take.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Public transport
Children on public transport
Where travel is necessary, consider whether children could walk or cycle,
accompanied by a responsible adult or carer, where appropriate.
Social distancing applies to children as well as adults. Children should keep
their distance from others who are not in their household, where possible.
Public Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance from
others. If this isn’t
possible children should avoid physical contact, face away from others, and
keep the time spent near others as short as possible.

Staying alert and safe: social distancing guidance for young people

If you are the responsible adult or carer travelling with children, please
help them follow this guidance, wear face coverings, minimise the surfaces
they touch and maintain their distance from others, where possible.
Children under 2 years old are not recommended to wear face coverings.
Schools may have additional guidance in place for children on transport which
we recommend you follow.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
International travel
If travelling abroad is essential, make sure you check the latest Foreign and
Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice
and coronavirus essential international travel
guidance before travelling. Check your specific plans
with your airline, ferry, train operator or accommodation provider, and inform
your insurance provider.
At all points in your journey it is important that you follow social
distancing guidelines and keep a short distance from others where possible.
Public Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance from
others. Where this may
not be possible you should keep the time you spend near other people as short
as possible and avoid physical contact.
There are some circumstances when wearing a face covering may be marginally
beneficial as a precautionary measure. The evidence suggests that wearing a
face covering does not protect you, but it may protect others if you are
infected but have not yet developed symptoms. This is most relevant for short
periods indoors in crowded areas.
If you can, wear a face covering in an enclosed space where social distancing
isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not
normally meet. You should be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to
do so by police officers and police staff for the purposes of identification.
A face covering is not the same as the surgical masks or respirators used by
healthcare and other workers as part of personal protective equipment. These
should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against
risks in their workplace, such as health and care workers, and those in
industrial settings, like those exposed to dust hazards.
Wearing a face covering is optional and is not required by the law. If you
choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings
properly and wash your
hands before putting them on and after taking them off.
You should review and follow any rules and government guidance set by your
destination country, and check public health advice when returning to the UK.
Your transport provider may put measures in place to help you follow the
guidance of the destination country.
When finishing your journey, we recommend you:

follow all local guidance
wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands as soon as possible

*[UK]: United Kingdom
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Private cars and other vehicles
On your journey
If driving, you should anticipate more pedestrians and cyclists than usual,
especially at peak times of day. Allow other road users to maintain social
distance, where possible. For example, give cyclists space at traffic lights.
Public Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance from others,
where possible.
Limit the time you spend at garages, petrol stations and motorway services.
Try to keep your distance from other people and if possible pay by
contactless. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or sanitise your hands
when arriving and leaving.
Be aware of the surfaces you or others touch. If people from different
households use a vehicle (for example through a car share scheme), you should
clean it between journeys using gloves and standard cleaning products. Make
sure you clean door handles, steering wheel and other areas that people may
touch.
Where people from different households need to use a vehicle at the same time,
good ventilation (keeping the car windows open) and facing away from each
other may help to reduce the risk of transmission. Where possible, consider
seating arrangements to optimise distance between people in the vehicle.
If you are in close proximity to people outside your household, you should:

avoid physical contact
try to face away from them
keep the time you spend close to them as short as possible
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Travel safely during the coronavirus outbreak
This guide will help you understand how to travel safely during the
coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in England. It provides guidance for walking,
cycling, using private vehicles (for example cars and vans), and travelling by
taxis and public transport (for example trains, buses, coaches and ferries).
You should avoid using public transport where possible. Instead try to walk,
cycle, or drive. If you do travel, thinking carefully about the times, routes
and ways you travel will mean we will all have more space to stay safe.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Public transport
Plan your journey
Consider all other forms of transport before using public transport.
Before and during your journey, check with your transport operator for the
latest travel advice on your route:

bus, coach, tram and ferry operators
TfL
National Rail

Travel may take longer than normal on some routes due to reduced capacity and
social distancing measures. Allow sufficient time if your journey involves
changes between different forms of transport.
Plan ahead by identifying alternative routes and options in case of unexpected
disruption.
If you can, travel at off-peak times. Your transport operator can advise on
off-peak times. Your employer may agree alternative or flexible working hours
to support this.
Where possible, book your travel online through your transport provider’s
ticketing app or website. Consider contactless payment to buy tickets.
Taking a less busy route and reducing the number of changes (for example
between bus and train) will help you keep your distance from others. Public
Health England recommends keeping a 2 metre distance from other people, where
possible. Where this is not
possible you should keep the time you spend nears others as short as possible
and avoid physical contact.
Try to start or end your journey using a station or mode of transport you know
to be quieter or more direct. For instance, walk the first or last mile of
your journey, or alight at an earlier station, where this is possible.
*[TfL]: Transport for London
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for UK businesses trading internationally
Export controls regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)
The Department of Health and Social Care have published guidance outlining
the PPE export control
process.
The guidance is aimed at economic operators, including manufacturers and
distributors, wishing to export PPE goods to a destination outside of the EU,
EFTA, or certain dependent and other
territories.
[PPE]: personal protective equipment
  [EU]: European Union
  *[EFTA]: European Free Trade Association
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for UK businesses trading internationally
DIT support for UK businesses
DIT can advise on:

smooth clearance of products with customs authorities
intellectual property (IP) and other issues with business continuity
export plans and exploring market opportunities
finding new routes to markets
dealing with agents and distributors
finding alternative suppliers
selling online and updating your digital (online) presence

You can access DIT support by:

contacting your international trade adviser where you have an existing relationship
finding your local trade office in the UK to discuss specific trade issues

For UK businesses with overseas presence, or operating projects in other
countries, our worldwide DIT
offices can
provide information on trade issues specific to that region or country.
DIT provides cross-border e-commerce support, including connecting businesses
to e-commerce advisers for tailored one-to-one advice. Contact
e-exporting@trade.gov.uk for more
information.
UK Export Finance can help businesses facing disruption due to coronavirus
(COVID-19) with finance and insurance support for
exporters.
For more information, visit the government’s business support
hub.
You can also subscribe to GOV.UK coronavirus (COVID-19) email
alerts.
[DIT]: Department for International Trade
  [IP]: intellectual property
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for parents and carers to keep children safe online
What harms might my child experience online?
You may have concerns about specific harms which children can experience
online. There are more resources to help you understand and protect your child
from different harms online, including:

child sexual abuse – a definition
exposure to radicalising content
youth-produced sexual imagery (‘sexting’)
cyberbullying
exposure to age-inappropriate content, such as pornography
exposure to harmful content, such as suicide content
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for parents and carers to keep children safe online
Suicide content
If you are worried about your child’s mental health, the government has
published guidance for parents and
carers on supporting children
and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus
(COVID-19) outbreak.
If you are worried that someone you know is suicidal, including your child,
Samaritans provides advice on how you can support
others.
Guidance Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for parents and carers to keep children safe online
‘Sexting’ (youth-produced sexual imagery)
If you are worried about your child sending nude images or videos (sometimes
referred to as ‘youth-produced sexual imagery’or sexting),
NSPCC provides advice to help you understand the risks and support
your child.
If your child has shared nude images,
Thinkuknow by National Crime Agency-CEOP
provides advice on talking to your child and where to get help.