Covid-19: Use of public transport dropped by 64 per cent in Oman

Oman Monday 06/April/2020 16:52 PM
By: Times News Service
Covid-19: Use of public transport dropped by 64 per cent in Oman

Muscat: In the wake of COVID-19, using public transportation in the Sultanate has recorded the highest percentage of decrease by 64%.

A statement issued by the Government Communication Centre said, “According to the Google’s Community Mobility Report during March 2020, the commitment of citizens and residents in the Sultanate to stay home as a result of the spread of COVID-19, is as follows:

1- Going to restaurants and pharmacies has decreased by 35%

2- Visiting retails and entertainment sites has decreased by 52%

3- Using public transportation has decreased by 64%

4- Visiting parks and public places has decreased by 41%

5- Staying at residential areas has decreased by 17%

6- Going to workplaces has decreased by 34%."