You'll have to wear a mask before hoppin
You’ll have to wear a mask before hopping on transit later this month
Aug 6, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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VICTORIA—As of August 24 you will have to wear a mask when hopping on local transit.
BC Transit made the announcement this morning in a media release saying that “in alignment with Translink and other transportation agencies, (they) will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the province.”
“BC Transit’s decision to make masks mandatory on their vehicles will help make transit safer for fellow passengers. Find one that’s comfortable, and make time to get used to wearing them and taking them on and off as needed. Those of us who are able should be using masks on transit all the time. I do and I expect others to as well.”—Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer
The release by BC Transit says that accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of five and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons.
According to the transit service, customers have indicated that making the use of face covering mandatory will create a more comfortable environment.
“The implementation of a mandatory mask policy is in response to feedback from our customers. I am pleased to have the support of TransLink, Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Province of BC to implement this policy that will make transit more comfortable for our customers.”—Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer
