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Can extra bus trips be added to ensure people get to work safely?
Some people must still venture out for work

Caroline Curmi

Malta has just announced 17 new cases of Coronavirus, reaching a total of 107 local cases, two of which are now in recovery. With stricter measures put to action earlier today, a photo of a crowded Bugibba bus station has drawn the ire of many.

Despite health authorities' advice to keep a safe distance between one another, commuters are pictured huddling in a large cluster around the waiting area, presumably to board a bus to reach their workplace.

Bugibba bus terminus

Andrea D'Oria via Expats Malta / Facebook

The photo was shared to local Facebook group Expats Malta by a person who witnessed the scene this morning: "This is Buggibba bus station in Malta. Since two days I've decided to not get the bus to go to work, for my own choice, and fortunately there is a colleague of mine living nearby to give me a lift. I'm wondering if the Maltese government understood how serious the situation is or first do we have to count the number of deaths to take serious actions???" he wrote.

With several workplaces still open, those who do not own a car or have anyone to offer them lifts must still rely on public transport to get to where they need to. Judging by the number of people present this morning, a substantial group do not have another option. In light of this, a good measure to prevent such a situation from happening again is to have an increased bus service during peak hours to ensure a safe and timely journey.

Do you agree?

23rd March 2020


Caroline Curmi
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Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.

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