Cars and taxis can now carry three passengers

Cars and taxis are now permitted to carry three passengers instead of one (excluding the driver), according to a new joint ministerial decision issued yesterday. Private cars with up to seven seats can carry three passengers while those with eight or nine seats are allowed to have five (excluding the driver). The same will apply for vans. The use of a face mask is mandatory in taxis for both the driver and passengers. The driver and passengers will be fined 150 euros each in case of a violation. The new rule will apply until July 12, when the measures will be reviewed.