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Safe summer travel during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 has thrown off many people’s summer travel plans. Borders have been closed, flights have been canceled, and many states still face business or travel restrictions. While the pandemic means summer travel will look different this year, that doesn’t mean family trips and summer getaways must be entirely off the table. You can enjoy a fun and relaxing vacation this summer with the right destinations, travel considerations, and safety measures.

Choosing the right destination

Travel experts agree: Safe summer travel is mainly about choosing the right destination. It would be best to look for locations that allow social distancing. Outdoor spaces, like beaches and state parks, are ideal because visitors can spread out and maintain social distancing while they enjoy hiking, relaxing, swimming, and other activities.

Embracing the road trips

Travel industry insiders predict that 2020 summer travel will focus on the road trip as people look to keep costs down and avoid crowded flights and airports. Road trips are the best way to travel during the pandemic because they can help travelers avoid large crowds, and they allow travelers to handle their luggage and pack their meals so they can avoid restaurants or crowded grocery stores once they reach their destinations.

Looking for safe lodging

The good news about summer travel is that most public health experts agree that travel lodging provides a relatively small risk as long as crowded communal spaces – busy hotel bars or crowded hotel pools – are avoided. Many hotels have implemented strict new sanitizing policies and procedures. Travelers seeking secluded lodging can rent individual houses or apartments through sites like Airbnb.

Planning your summer travel with KD Elite Transportation

Suppose the pandemic has halted your summer vacation plans. In that case, KD Elite Transportation can help you find a destination road trip that lets you reconnect with your friends and family at a popular beach destination. Throughout the summer, KD Elite will have a roundtrip shuttle service from Baltimore to:

    • Ocean City, Maryland;
    • Bethany Beach, Delaware;
    • Atlantic City, New Jersey;
    • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Our beach shuttles allow you to travel safely and comfortably for a long and relaxing vacation or a quick weekend getaway. Call to schedule your trip, or book online now.

How to safely use private transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic

For people who use public transportation or ride-sharing services to get to and from work or run errands, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a dangerous situation. Warnings have been issued against using crowded subways and buses, ride-sharing apps, and taxis that can’t guarantee that vehicles have been safely disinfected between passengers.

Private transportation services provide a safer alternative. With private transportation, you can reduce your exposure to other passengers. Because rides are scheduled, companies have time to sanitize car interiors between passengers. Here is what you need to know when hiring a car or shuttle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Precautions to take when using private transportation services

Private transportation is safer than riding buses or subways or using car-sharing services like Lyft and Uber. Cars can be cleaned between trips, and you’re not exposed to groups of other people while traveling. Even though it is a safer way to travel, there are some precautions you should take when using private transportation services to protect you and your driver from COVID-19. Precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include:

  • Wearing a mask during transport
  • Sitting in the backseat of a car or as far away from the driver or other passengers as possible in larger vehicles
  • Being careful not to touch your face
  • Offering to handle your bags
  • Avoiding carpooling
  • Washing your hands as soon as possible after exiting the vehicle
  • Staying home if you don’t feel well, if you have a fever, or if you have other symptoms that could be COVID-19

How KD Elite is working to keep our passengers safe

KD Elite is offering essential transportation to passengers during this difficult time. As we do so, we are committed to doing all we can to keep our drivers and passengers safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to following CDC guidelines for transportation companies, we are:

  • Screening all drivers for COVID-19 symptoms before they report to work each day
  • Disinfecting the interiors of our vehicles between every trip
  • Stocking our cars with hand sanitizer
  • Limiting staff interaction by having all operation staff work from home

We understand that, for many people, leaving their homes for necessary tasks like doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping provides a fair amount of anxiety. Professional car services, like those offered by KD Elite, can help reduce exposure to COVID-19 when you need to venture from your home. We’re dedicated to doing all we can to keep you safe. When you combine some common-sense safety measures with the precautions we’re taking with our staff and vehicles, you can run needed errands, make it to doctor’s appointments, or head to work safely.