Covid-19 safety measures
Safety measures are in place for the health and safety of staff and passengers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is committed to the health and safety of our staff and passengers.
In addition to our pre-existing safety guidelines, we have implemented a number of measures on board and at piers to mitigate the risk of coronavirus transmission.
These measures are in line with government guidance and the rest of the Transport for London (TfL) network.
Travel requirements for passengers:
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Wear a face covering if it helps you travel with confidence
In-line with TfL, face coverings are no longer mandatory at piers or on board our services.
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Give each other space
Please be considerate to others and give each other space if you can.
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Use the hand sanitiser provided
Lifebuoy hand sanitiser stations are located near the entrance to every vessel's cabin. Please use the hand sanitiser to quickly disinfect your hands and remember to wash your hands regularly.
NHS posters are on display that explain the correct hand-washing procedure.
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Use cashless forms of payment
We are not accepting cash payments at piers or at café bars. We recommend you use In-Seat Ordering to order refreshments and enjoy minimal contact bar service but you can still order at the bar and pay with a card or payment device if you would prefer.
Find out more about how to pay for your travel here.
We have been awarded the AA has accredited us as COVID-19 Confident, and The World Travel & Tourism Council have granted us the SafeTravels stamp. These accolades demonstrate that we have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring safety procedures and cleanliness are in place as well as Covid-19 risk assessment measures.
Coronavirus procedures on board and at piers
- Passengers are able to board with our usual “touch-free” experience.
- Customers should be considerate to others and give each other space if they can.
- Safe procedures are in place to allow fresh air to pass through vessels' cabins and passengers have the option to sit on the open back deck.
- Touch points and surfaces on board are regularly wiped down with cleaning wipes during service, and every vessel is deep-cleaned overnight.
- In addition to the daily touchpoint cleaning, the vessels are disinfected using an electrostatic spray overnight. The cabin doors are opened during this time to allow good ventilation.
- Regular cleaning takes place throughout the day at Uber Boat by Thames Clippers' ticket offices using a disinfectant spray.
- There are no hazardous ingredients in the sprays used so the cabin is safe to enter immediately after use.
London Underground data based on the maximum capacity of a Jubilee line tube carriage as per the “London Underground Rolling Stock Information Sheet – 4th Edition”
Safety precautions for our staff
Detailed operational workplace procedures have been put in place for all Uber Boat by Thames Clippers staff.
- All staff who are able to do so are encouraged to take the coronavirus vaccine.
- Face coverings are provided for all our staff.
- Staff are encouraged to make space for each other where possible.
Useful links
We will continue to keep you updated regarding our services. For the latest news and updates about our services please check the links below.