Petition · past parliament

Disinfect public transport & TFL, to prevent spread of Coronavirus till it ends

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To protect citizens, residents of UK, for UK economy to keep functioning, to prevent spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), please authorize, order, instruct regular daily disinfection, sanitization program, effective immediately, for public transport systems, particularly London Underground System, TFL.
This is to protect citizens, residents of the UK, and to keep the UK economy functioning. The UK Government must take responsibility of disinfecting, sanitizing public places, especially the public transport systems. The private sector should be recommended to disinfect, sanitize private offices, workplaces and estates.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Responsibility for public transport is devolved to local councils or Mayors.

Timeline

5 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Mar 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.