Response to Declaration of Emergency State Minister of Foreign Affairs “Every effort to secure transport functions” April 7 11:36
Regarding the response to the "Emergency Declaration" based on the Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on July 7 that "Public transport and logistics are the most important infrastructure supporting people's lives and economic activities. We will do our best to secure the necessary transport functions in cooperation with relevant local governments and businesses. "
Regarding the response to the "Emergency Declaration" targeting seven prefectures such as Tokyo, Minister Akabane commented, "Public transport and logistics are the most important infrastructure supporting people's lives and economic activities. We recognize that it is necessary to maintain the necessary functions.We will do our utmost to secure the necessary transportation functions in cooperation with the relevant local governments and businesses, while carefully monitoring future trends. " I said.
In addition, as to whether to request railway operators to reduce flights or to advance the last train, "It is possible to take various measures depending on the future situation, but the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently conducting such a study. Not. "
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism calls for telecommuting and staggered commuting by broadcasting at stations and trains to prevent the spread of infection through public transport and logistics, as well as encouraging ventilation on trains and buses, and wearing masks for drivers. We are going to take even more thorough measures.