Coronavirus - Additional Regulations Public/Private Transport

Update 30.3.2020: Public transport will run on ‘Sunday’ schedule during the period 31st of March until 9th of April 2020.

Ministerial Order published today.

Professionals with CAP certificates.

Those with professional qualifications and a CAP certificate expiring on a date as of 1.3.2020 will have 120 extra days, counted as of the end of the State of Alarm (or 30 days more if the situation requires and the government announces it) to renew.

Offices where you can rent vehicles without a driver. Amended 24.3.2020, now not limited to transport for goods.

In order to guarantee the operation of transport operations of goods and ensure the necessary supply of products to the population, as well as the displacements allowed in article 7 of the Royal Decree 463/2020, of March 14, will be allowed to open the establishments dedicated to leasing driverless vehicles to effects noted.

In all cases, the measures and instructions of protection indicated by the Ministry of Health aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 should be followed.

When using public or private transport buses:

Unless the driver is protected by a screen, passengers must access the vehicle using the back door. This provision may be excepted in `public transport in case the ticket is to be purchased inside.
In the means of transport that allow it, the doors will be activated by the driver or machine operator, thus avoiding that they have to be operated by the passenger.
Bus companies will take the necessary measures to ensure maximum separation is possible between passengers, so that no more than a third of seats can be occupied for maximum vehicle occupancy. In any case, the row after the seat occupied by the driver must remain empty.

Taxis:

Displacements carried out by public passenger transport in tourism vehicle (CAB note: taxis), under the provisions of article 7 of the Royal Decree 463/2020, of March 14, must be made individually, unless accompanying people with disabilities, minors, the elderly or for other just cause.

Valid for as long as the State of Alarm lasts.

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.