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image captionFace masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June
Bus drivers fear a thumping if they challenge passengers who don t wear face masks, a travel boss has said.
Nigel Eggleton, managing director of First, said it was wrong to expect employees to enforce rules on face coverings introduced in June this year.
He told councillors in Sheffield confrontations had been minimal , but drivers were not policing the use of masks.
Unite the Union said it was not up to its members to enforce regulations.
Face masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June and fines can be issued to those who do not comply.
BBC News
Published
image captionFace masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June
Bus drivers fear a thumping if they challenge passengers who don t wear face masks, a travel boss has said.
Nigel Eggleton, managing director of First, said it was wrong to expect employees to enforce rules on face coverings introduced in June this year.
He told councillors in Sheffield confrontations had been minimal , but drivers were not policing the use of masks.
Unite the Union said it was not up to its members to enforce regulations.
Face masks on public transport have been mandatory since 15 June and fines can be issued to those who do not comply.