A BUS company is rolling out a new sanitising treatment across its operational fleet which kills Coronavirus on surfaces as customer numbers increase.

First Worcester is launching the treatment on its services this week.

The ‘Zoono Z71’ treatment is effective for 28 days.

It is environmentally-friendly, uses no alcohol or dangerous chemicals, and is scientifically proven to be highly effective against Covid-19.

It is the latest addition to the operator’s already enhanced cleaning regime and safety procedures, making travel on its networks safe for its customers and drivers.

Buses and depots will now be treated every 28 days with this “invisible shield”, which attracts and kills organisms.

This latest cleaning enhancement is in addition to the daily disinfection of all driver and customer touchpoints onboard.

This follows recent measures taken to reduce the capacity of each bus by over 75 per cent, with clear seat guidance in place to guide customers where to sit, and the launch of innovative functionality added to First’s mobile App; allowing customers to not only live track the location of their next bus, but also to see how many seats are available on it.

This latest functionality reduces uncertainty for customers and will allow them to make informed decisions in planning an essential journey.

With social distancing guidance being observed at the same time as lockdown restrictions are being relaxed, this additional capacity function will allow customers the peace of mind to travel in comfort and safely.

Nigel Eggleton, managing director of First Worcester said: “We are determined to do all we can to protect our customers and colleagues at this challenging time. Our buses are essential for key workers and those who need to make essential journeys and we want everyone to feel confident that it is safe to use our buses.”