The National Minister of Transport has issued new directives to extend the operating times of public transport services that are transporting essential workers, and to increase the loading capacity of minibus-taxi vehicles during the lockdown period. These directives were published in the Government Gazette yesterday, 31 March 2020, and are applicable with immediate effect. Commuters should please take note of the following: Minibus-taxis: • Minibus-taxis are now permitted to transport 70% of their passenger capacity:
