Commuters travelling to work are being urged to plan ahead and consider moving outside peak hour where possible to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance said off-peak travel was one of many actions commuters could take to reduce the possibility of person-to-person virus transmission.
“While staff have boosted maintenance and cleaning efforts on the network in response to COVID-19, customers need to take extra precautions too,” Mr Constance said.
“First and foremost we ask you to please stay home and avoid travel altogether if you are unwell,” he said.
“Sick people in close proximity to others is causing to the global spread of the virus, so travelling outside of crowded peak hours can help reduce the chances of transmission.”
Mr Constance said Transport for NSW was working closely with NSW Health and other Government agencies, as well as external operators statewide to ensure the safety of customers.
“Cleaning squads have been deployed across trains, buses, ferries, light rail and the metro, particularly in high-traffic areas,” he said.
“Transport for NSW is encouraging customers to use Opal and contactless payments where possible, to further reduce chances of community spread and safeguard staff.”
Mr Constance said that for those services without a contactless payment option, all frontline staff had been advised to wash their hands and use hand sanitiser.