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<p>The government has committed to taking a gradual, phased approach to reopening
in order to keep the virus under control and to avoid another surge in infections
that could put unsustainable pressure on the NHS. Decisions about reopening are informed
by the latest scientific evidence and seek a balance between our key social and economic
priorities, whilst preserving the health and safety of the country.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>Step 2 of the Roadmap prioritises outdoor activity over indoor activity,
and indoor activity within households rather than between them.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Private
hire coach tours are only permitted for a private group of a single household or support
bubble. The coach driver and tour guide do not count towards the single household/support
bubble rule. Private hire coaches must not accommodate groups containing multiple
households (excluding support bubbles) travelling together to the same destination
or making the same journey (for example, for the purposes of a leisure tour), as this
is more akin to ‘indoor gathering’ than it is to ‘public transport’ and will therefore
not be permitted until Step 3.</p><p> </p>
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