Dear Editor,
This message is to Bus drivers:
For the last months I have had the need to take the bus due to the fact that my vehicle is old and I can’t drive in peak hours.
I have to say that the public transport most of the time is efficient, “friendly bus drivers.” But, I have found just one inconvenience, those buses who have the privilege to use their airconditioning in this tropical weather, I must say that is a need; but when there are almost 20 people in one full bus with no ventilation through all people’s breathing, maybe some “don’t realize” that the high risk of contamination and contracting respiratory infections during the travel time is extremely high.
I have experienced lack of breathing and almost suffocation that I had to stop anywhere and take another bus with ventilation. I just would like to recommend, especially for brand- new buses to have at least one window open to allow fresh air circulation. During evening times after people’s work, most of them have been sweating during the day. Perhaps some people have the opportunity to take a shower everyday, but some people don’t.
Please allow fresh air in your buses or ventilate and clean them when they are not in service. Besides, in evening hours there is no need to use the airco. Thank you.
Name withheld at author’s request.
