Cincinnati Metro has installed plexiglass barriers on all its buses between the operator's area and the farebox as an added safety measure to help protect against the spread of COVID-19.
With the installation of the barrier, the yellow, six-foot divider previously used on the buses have been removed to open more seating space for passengers to practice social distancing.
“The plexiglass dividers were designed, built and installed in-house by our outstanding maintenance team in less than a week on nearly 200 buses. We’re now getting calls from other transit systems inquiring about our design,” said Darryl Haley, Metro’s CEO and General Manager. “The entire Metro staff has done a remarkable job coming in every day giving their best to continue serving our community during this pandemic. I couldn’t thank them enough.”
Customers are asked to pay their fare using the Transit app with EZfare on their smartphones for contactless fare payment and to exit the bus using the rear door. Customers are highly encouraged to wear non-surgical masks or other facial coverings over their mouth and nose while riding.
