Innovative Turkish taxi driver puts plastic shield in his cab to separate himself from his passengers

KIRKLARELI, TURKEY - APRIL 02: Soner Banali, a taxi driver in Kirklareli, in northwestern Turkey, has taken his own precautions in the fight against the spread of coronavirus by putting a plastic shield between himself and his passengers in the rear of his cab. "I bought a simple plastic shield. I wanted to take safety measures myself. I tried to prevent the spread of the virus by taking precautions in this way," Banali said. Banali, who has owned his taxi for five years wears gloves and a mask when he is carrying passengers. "We thought this application for the health of both our customers and our customers. The virus is very dangerous but we have to work as well," he said. Fare paying passengers appeared happy with Banali's health safety initiative. "The opinion is good for health. Although the distance is less than 1.5 meters, at least there is a plastic barrier," Customer, Evgin Altinsoy said. The taxi fare money is paid through a specially designed gap in the plastic shield. (Footage by Cinar Turkmen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)