RBC heard the call from the passengers. According to PLO members, with the introduction of QR codes, each passenger will have to spend an additional 20 to 30 seconds. During rush hour, this blocks public transport. In addition, the control will force buses and trams to stay longer at stops, which will significantly increase journey times and costs for transport companies.
In addition, in some parts of the country there are not enough COVID-19 vaccines. Widespread bans on traveling in transport without vaccination documents will lead to people starting to forge certificates on a massive scale.
Additionally, association members noted how odd it seems to have to check QR codes only in cities.
“Entering a QR code in public transport, but not in commuter trains, long-distance trains or in civil aviation, sounds like an illogical measure,” they explained.
According to passengers, there is a measure that will really help fight the spread of the coronavirus infection on public transport. It is necessary to change the schedule of the largest companies in the cities so that the passenger flows are distributed over time. Then the crowds of people will not accumulate in the transport.
On November 6, the authorities of Tatarstan announced their intention to introduce QR codes in public transport for all categories of citizens. The head of the region, Rustam Minnikhanov, said the republic was trying to compensate for slowing vaccination rates in this way.
The Association of Motor Transport Companies (ATP) of Tatarstan with bewilderment reacted to the authorities’ plans. They asked the question – who will be forced to check the codes, the driver or a special employee of the Department of Transport. It’s also unclear whether transport workers will be given devices to check codes and whether they will start paying extra for extra work.
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