Bus drivers say they ‘dread to think how many passengers have been contaminated’ after a colleague turned up to work despite their partner’s Covid-19 diagnosis.
Employees say they failed to go into self-isolation and made contact with several other workmates, who potentially could have gone on to spread the bug on other busses in Milton Keynes. Transport firm Arriva is now facing criticism for not taking steps to keep potentially infected drivers at home.
It is not clear whether the driver told their employer about their partner, who tested positive for coronavirus and is thought to be struggling to breathe in hospital. But sources say the employee did tell other drivers about the health scare.
Arriva has not denied the claims but said it could not comment on the incident out of respect for staff’s privacy. One employee told the MK Citizen: ’I dread to think how many passengers may have been contaminated because of this. It scares me to think how this one stupid driver could have potentially passed this killer virus on to so many others.’
The bus company said it is encouraging social distancing by cordoning off seats within two metres of the driver’s cab and providing screens to protect its staff.
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They say they have ramped up their cleaning regime to reduce the chance of infection.
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A spokesperson added: ‘The safety of our passengers and colleagues is Arriva’s number one priority. We are being guided every step of the way by expert organisations such as the World Health Organisation and Public Health England on measures to put in place to protect our staff and passengers.
‘We are also making every effort to ensure our customers are following the advice and guidelines by providing current government advice on all of our channels.’
She said the firm’s depots and garages are plastered with clear health and safety messaging and two metre markings have been placed on the floor to encourage social distancing.
The spokesperson added: ‘We are continuing to encourage staff and customers to practice self-isolation should they or members of their households be experiencing symptoms.
‘We continue to closely follow and monitor advice from the Government and Public Health England to adjust our approach as and when needed….We do not comment on an individual employees health and we absolutely respect the privacy of all Arriva staff.’
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