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Bus drivers say they re being put in an awkward position when it comes to face masks 29 April 2021
Ministry of Health advice to bus drivers is that they should encourage passengers where possible.
However Bus and Coach Association president Alex Voutratzis says passengers are increasingly not wearing masks and drivers are being left in the lurch.
He says unless drivers are asking for a medical certificate, it s very hard for them to be challenging a passenger on whether they should be wearing a mask.
A Government spokesperson says however transport operators are given clear guidance at every change in Alert level.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Bus drivers put in awkward position for enforcing mask rules
28 Apr, 2021 08:09 PM
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Bus drivers say they are relying on a system of trust in enforcing mask use. Photo / Alex Burton
Bus drivers say they are relying on a system of trust in enforcing mask use. Photo / Alex Burton
Wellington reporter, NewstalkZB
Bus drivers say they are being put in an awkward position when it comes to following the rules with fewer passengers wearing face masks on board.
Under Covid-19 alert level 1, masks are mandatory on public transport, unless the person is prohibited from doing so for medical reasons.
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