NEW layouts in Salisbury Reds buses, which includes blocking certain rows and seats, will allow passengers and drivers to use the services while still socially distancing, the operator has said.
It comes as the firm is expecting higher demand as it increases services.
As the picture shows, new measures include allowing passenger to only use window seats and alternate rows.
This is in addition to the already-in-place stringent cleaning regimes, bosses say.
Screens have also been installed to protect drivers.
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Salisbury Reds head of communications Nikki Honer said: “People with key roles have been continuing to rely on our bus services since March, and others are now also returning to work.
“We will be here for them.”
She added: "We are doing everything possible to make travel safe - both for our passengers and our colleagues. Our cleaning regimes are stringent, and our buses are regularly sanitised with anti-viral wipes, with extra focus on all touch points.
“The layout of our buses has changed too, and we ask that people follow the on-bus signage - using window seats and alternate rows only. These are all clearly marked with vinyls on windows, and signs on seats that should not be used.
“If you are making an essential trip with another member of your household, however, you may sit next to them. We have also installed screens to protect drivers and passengers and we remind passengers not to touch these.
“All of this will reduce the capacity of our vehicles, but we plan to respond by running extra buses. We ask people to bear with us as we increase our services.
"There are also measures passengers can take, to help keep everyone safe. We are asking people to wear face coverings and avoid paying with cash if they can. We have other payment methods available - including contactless, our app and smartcard, theKey. If you must use cash, we ask you to try and have the correct change."
For timetable information showing service increases, click here.
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