Message from our CEO: COVID-19 response

These are exceptional times. Events over the last few days such as the cancellation of large-scale events, including the Grand Prix, announced on Friday, self-isolation for all visitors to Australia announced on Sunday and the Premier's announcement of a State of Emergency.

So we are rapidly adapting our response at Yarra Trams. But we have only one priority, this is protecting the health and safety of our passengers and people.

I want to provide you with the latest update about what we are doing. Firstly, we're working in close coordination with the Department of Transport and the other operators, while also receiving regular updates from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Starting today, based on the latest expert advice, we have asked all our office-based people to work from home, where possible.

To minimise the spread of infection, we've confirmed that our cleaners, GJK, will use products determined suitable for the sanitisation and treatment of an area with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19. 

All handwashing facilities are stocked to ensure our people can wash their hands, which DHHS advises is the primary form of prevention. We're continuing to work to build on existing supplies that are currently in high demand in this challenging environment, such as hand sanitiser. The current PPE we're providing is in accordance with the DHHS advice. 

This situation is changing rapidly and we are committed to keeping you up to date. We have several channels to give you the latest news about our COVID-19 response. You can continue to check our wesbite, Twitter or Facebook. PTV will also provide the latest information across all modes of transport.  

Finally, I want to assure you that we are continually monitoring the situation and will respond promptly as new information becomes available. In this exceptional situation, we will do all we can.

Thank you.

Julien Dehornoy
CEO, Yarra Trams