KeraCabs’ Safety Protocols During Pandemic Times

The COVID-19 pandemic modified the way of travel and shifted the concentration to health and safety. In this regard, taxi services have now become a must-find that one truly relies on with safety in mind. Keracabs has risen to the challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic with an all-rounded response against the virus for the protection of passengers and drivers alike. In this blog, we are going to discuss changes in KeraCabs' service for safety in these times and measures to assure peace of mind for the travelers across Kerala.

Understanding COVID-19's Impact on Transportation

The understanding of the very effect of COVID-19 on transport brings forth numerous influential factors that have hitherto shaped the way people move and the industry as a whole. Some of the aspects to look at in this context include:

Reduced Public Transport Demand: Due to reduced ridership out of fear of transmission in crowded places, public transport systems suffered greatly.

Shift to Private Vehicles: Due to this, most people and families started depending on private vehicles, which implies greater car sales and a rise in the usage of cars.

Challenges Faced by Ride-hailing Services: While initially ride-hailing services faced lower demand, they were able to make amends by putting a greater emphasis on safety and offering contactless options.

Aviation Industry: Air travel came to a grinding halt, travel restrictions, along with lockdowns, forced airlines to suffer huge financial losses, reducing global connectivity.

Changes in Freight Transportation: Freight transportation faced a see-saw ride from disrupted supply chains to rapidly adapting to the increased demand for various consumables.

Working from Home: Work-from-home reduced the compulsion to commute; thus, the day-to-day transport changed and congestion in urban areas was reduced.

Government Interventions: From financial aids to various transportation sectors to temporary suspension of services, health guidelines for safety-the governments used all types of weapons in their armory.

Technology Adoption: Community-wide adoption of remote meeting and working technologies influenced longer-term views on transport demands.

Health and Safety Measures: Transportation service providers adopted stringent health and safety measures, including sanitization, mask mandates, and social distancing guidelines.

Environmental Impact: Reduced transportation activities temporarily lowered air pollution levels and carbon emissions in many regions.

Increased Hygiene Measures

Hygiene is one of the major concerns among travelers during the pandemic. In return, KeraCabs has implemented strict sanitation practices in order to ensure hygiene for each vehicle.

Sanitization of Vehicles: KeraCabs sanitizes every vehicle before and after every trip. High-contact points, such as door handles, seat belts, and armrests, have received particular attention to detail, though it has become clear that these actually reduce the risk of surface transmission.

Disinfection Stations: KeraCabs has fitted every vehicle with disinfection stations. These are inclusive of hand sanitizers that the passengers can make use of. This would involve sanitizing the hands of the passenger both at entry and exit from the vehicle to add to the safety.

Daily Deep Cleaning: Apart from the normal sanitization that takes place between trips, KeraCabs goes the extra mile in ensuring daily deep cleaning for all its vehicles. This is done by deploying approved disinfectants against COVID-19 virus with the aim of ensuring that the operations set off each day with sanitized vehicles.

By maintaining such high-quality standards in the cleaning, KeraCabs limits the chances of virus transmission, hence making passengers feel safe throughout their journey.

Driver Health and Safety Protocols

KeraCabs has introduced a few health and safety protocols to protect both the drivers and passengers, especially for the drivers. The motive behind all these measures would be to minimize exposure to the virus and ensure good health.

Daily Health Screening: The drivers of KeraCabs are put through daily health screening before work. Temperature and symptom checking are done for COVID-19. Symptoms lead to isolation and medical attention to protect the passengers.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): All drivers must wear masks while on duty. The company, KeraCabs, also provides gloves and face shields to supplement the above protective options, particularly in luggage handling for passengers or special assistance to elderly customers.

COVID-19 Protocols Training: KeraCabs has trained its drivers in COVID-19 safety protocols, proper hygiene, disinfection of their vehicle interiors, and correct use of PPE. Educating their drivers helps KeraCabs get the drivers better prepared for the safe and compliant dispensation of services.

These driver-oriented protocols help keep the drivers safe while bolstering the passengers' trust in choosing KeraCabs for their travel needs.

Social Distancing and Contactless Options

KeraCabs follows social distancing, whereby pairing reduces contact between the passenger and driver to a minimum. These include changes to seating arrangement in the vehicle and contactless pay.

Reduced Passenger Capacity: KeraCabs has reduced passenger capacity for a time being to maintain social distancing. For example, only one passenger is allowed upfront, while the seating depends at the back based on the size of the vehicle. The setup helps passengers and drivers stay very apart during transit.

The KeraCabs service supports contactless payments. Revenues should be collected through mobile wallets, credit cards, and online banking by using the KeraCabs mobile application. This would avoid handling hard cash or exchanging payment information in person.

Protective Shields: Many of the KeraCabs cars come with shields that serve as a physical barrier between the driver and passengers. These increase the amount of protection and make the ride in the car much safer, encouraging social distancing in the car.

Changes made by KeraCabs not only support reduced physical interactions through the implementation of social distancing policy but also make the passenger travel experience safer.

Real-time Health and Safety Updates

The situation with COVID-19 is fluid, and the guidelines/recommendations keep coming in. For the convenience of the passengers, KeraCabs will keep all real-time health and safety information updated on their app and website.

Safety Alerts: Periodically, KeraCabs keeps their passengers informed about changes in safety protocols or updates in local health regulations. It keeps them updated on all the latest guidelines in advance of travel. This proactive communication will serve to keep the passenger well-informed and reassured.

COVID-19 Safety Tips In-app: The KeraCabs app has a section that comprises COVID-19 safety tips. Through the practice of good hand hygiene, wearing masks, and social distancing, the passengers will get information on how best to enjoy the ride safely.

Health Check Documentation: Passengers are required to, from time to time, provide health screening documentation prior to travel, especially in intercity or long-distance travel. KeraCabs assists passengers in complying with such requirements through the provision of guidance on required documentation and facilitation of compliance during travel.

KeraCabs keeps up-to-date with the latest developments on health and clearly communicates information to ensure that passengers are better equipped with appropriate information to make informed decisions about their travel.

Flexible Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies

KeraCabs knows that your journey plans can change at any time, particularly in unstable times. For this, KeraCabs has flexible cancellation and rescheduling policies that don't keep the passengers in trouble while changing their plans.

No Extra Fee Cancellation: Since the COVID-19 situation keeps changing minute by minute, passengers are allowed to cancel their rides without an extra fee by KeraCabs in case of changed plans. Flexibility comforts and reassures one that KeraCabs cares for during troubled times.

Easy Rescheduling: KeraCabs allows for easy rescheduling of rides by the passenger through their app in case of any delay. The passengers can choose any other time or even the date of travel without any extra fine, so that their travel needs are met at the right time they are prepared to go.

These customer-friendly policies are an assurance for the company's understanding of travelers' problems and concerns.

Greater Care for the Vulnerable Passenger

KeraCabs realizes that the elderly, with comorbid conditions, are the most susceptible to COVID-19 infection. KeraCabs provides extra special care for such passengers to make sure they are very comfortable and safe during the transit.

KeraCabs provides additional services to senior citizens, including assisting them in and out of the cab. Drivers are trained on the needs of the elderly, making safe travel easy for them.

Health Rides: KeraCabs assigns some cabs as 'dedicated health rides' in the case of people with specific health-related issues. In these vehicles, disinfection is accorded priority; also, these will be fitted with additional safety features such as air purifiers for better protection of the passengers.

Family Rides for Safer Travel: In addition to the amenities provided by KeraCabs, the family rides come equipped with child safety seats and other special needs. In this way, it ensures that all the family members are well covered and adhering to the rules of safety altogether.

These value-added services further exhibit the commitment of KeraCabs to a safer, care-oriented transport for all its customers, especially the ones in need of special attention.

KeraCabs: Committed to a Safer Future

As the world navigates its way through the challenges brought about by the pandemic, KeraCabs is committed to prioritizing passenger safety. The company continuously revises its practices, seeks suggestions from passengers, and conforms to any new information about the standards for health and safety. This is Kera Cabs assurance that it remains a trustful transportation facilitator for its customers.

Continuing into the future, KeraCabs remains committed to further exploring the latest technology integrations that would realize even greater levels of safety for their cars. This includes further integrations around the latest technologies, such as contactless temperature checks, further leveraging air filtration technology, and being more able to track exposure. KeraCabs is committed to working with health experts and local authorities to benchmark best practices and follow all safety norms in their entirety.

At KeraCabs, efforts have been made to ensure that the transportation provided is safe, reliable, and adaptive to the pandemic. It has ensured that a greater degree of hygiene for passengers, drivers' health protocols, and social distancing measures are addressed with timely updates, proving their concern for safety. With travelers looking for safe options to get around, KeraCabs is the leader in pandemic safety and offers peace of mind and a reliable mode of travel around Kerala.

Be it to and from work, visiting family, or simply running errands, KeraCabs is committed to safe, comfortable transportation supported by a commitment to health and safety. As the situation continues to evolve, KeraCabs will continue to refine its protocols so that passengers can travel with confidence and security, no matter their destination.