Fewer trips - BVG struggles with "significantly increased sickness rate"
The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) have explained the recent cancellations and delays on buses and trains with many cases of illness. "Unfortunately, we have a really significantly increased sickness rate right now. The corona wave and the virus wave are unfortunately not stopping at BVG," said Rolf Erfurt, BVG's Chief Operating Officer, on the rbb evening show on Wednesday evening. "We have six to eight percent really high sickness rates in some cases". At the moment, the company cannot offer every journey and the full range of services, Erfurt said.
He assured: "Everyone who can drive is driving". Another reason for the problems in local transport is the shortage of bus drivers. BVG had announced in November that it would be reducing its bus services as a result.
BVG press release on bus timetables
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- Due to the increased sickness rate at BVG, commuters in Berlin have experienced numerous delays and cancellations on buses and trains, which is attributed to the ongoing coronavirus wave affecting the workforce.
- The RBB evening show was informed by Rolf Erfurt, BVG's Chief Operating Officer, that the company is currently coping with a sick leave rate of six to eight percent in some departments, leading to service disruptions.
- Despite these challenges, Erfurt assured that all available drivers are working tirelessly to minimize the impact of traffic disruptions caused by the high number of sick leave cases related to the coronavirus.
- The high sick leave rates, coupled with the existing shortage of bus drivers, have further exacerbated the difficulties faced by Berlin's public transportation system, leading to inconvenience for city residents and commuters.
Source: www.stern.de
