Public transport, including regional coach and rail services, continues to operate - but the message of staying home for Easter is being re-enforced, including not using public transport to visit regional areas.
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Member for the Dubbo Electorate, Dugald Saunders, said public transport is considered an essential service, however customers are being asked to avoid all non-essential travel on the network.
"The priority at this time is the safety of customers and staff, and the continuation of services for those that need them across regional and metropolitan locations," he said.
"I have had concerns brought to me about people travelling on trains and coaches to our region, and suggestions of accommodation for holiday-makers being advertised online, which is certainly not appropriate at this time.
"The transport links are there for those who need to access a range of services including medical appointments, but if it's not essential please stay off our regional trains and coaches."
Transport for NSW is working closely with NSW Health, and increased cleaning of hard surfaces at high traffic areas across the network, including on long haul transport, has been rolled out, and will continue for the foreseeable future.
NSW TrainLink regional rail and coach customers are also being booked in a way to accommodate social-distancing.
Public messaging is being used to encourage all customers to practice good hygiene while on all public transport across the state, including not using public transport if you are feeling sick, and efforts to keep customers distanced from staff has been ramped up across the network.
For up to date details visit the NSW Government website.