In accordance with our Health and Safety protocol, we will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our driver to use when transporting you; to our staff when cleaning your vehicle; and to other employees who you may interact with. Many of our vehicles have Driver Protective Shields in place for safety while boarding and en route.
To the extent possible,physical distancing measures should be implemented on board our vehicles. Our staff can provide suggestions for seating arrangements which maximize physical distancing on board while ensuring your comfort. Physical distancing practices may reduce the loading capacity of our vehicles so please ensure you understand how this may impact your trip. To ensure physical distancing our drivers may not provide the usual assistance when boarding or handling luggage.
Prior to your trip our vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected using Health Canada approved disinfectants and products. This cleaning will be performed in accordance with Motor Coach Canada and Hammond Transportation cleaning protocols. Hand sanitizer dispensers are on board all of our vehicles.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING:
When possible when stopped along your journey, high touch surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized using HealthCanada approved disinfectants and products.
Motorcoaches are on the cutting-edge of Earth-friendly technology. EPA compliant engines and ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel help reduce greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions. Our motorcoaches are outfitted with technology that cleans exhaust, leaving virtually zero emissions. Hammond Transportation is a leader in green auto-propane use in Ontario propane powered vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a cleaner and quieter riding environment for passengers.
While hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed in our vehicles, we recommend that passengers bring along a travel kit with hand sanitizer, gloves and disinfectant wipes. We encourage passengers to take precautions such as wearing a cloth face covering/mask while traveling. Passengers should frequently wash or sanitize their hands, and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth. Passengers who are sick, who have been exposed to someone who is sick or have a temperature should not travel. Passengers who have been out of the country within the past 14 days must notify our staff prior to boarding.
It is the responsibility of Group Leaders to ensure that all passengers understand the minimum precautionary steps required while passengers are traveling. Group leaders are responsible for implementing these guidelines.
We understand that everyone has their own comfort level around Covid-19. However, the responsibility to protect everyone participating in your trip requires your involvement and we ask that you understand your role, and that you respect our procedures even if you disagree with them. If you want more assuredness of your safety, please talk to us and we will try to accommodate you.
