Thanks as '95% of Metro passengers' wear face covering on first day of new rules

From June 15 it is compulsory to wear face coverings on public transport

From June 15 face coverings are compulsory for almost everyone using public transport – and those ignoring them could be hit with fines.

The new rule for buses, trains and ferries has been introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus as lockdown eases and more people go back to work and schools and shops re-open.

Metro customer services director, Huw Lewis, estimated that around 95% of passengers on the system had their faces covered.

He said: “A big thank you goes to all of our passengers who have been wearing face coverings on public transport from today.

“We estimate that around 95% of people on the Metro system were wearing one, which is a great level of uptake already.”

Mr Lewis emphasised that its a Government requirement that passengers cover their faces on public transport.

He added: “All passengers should be wearing a face covering. This is a new Government rule which has been introduced in the interests of public health.

“The face covering must cover the nose and the mouth and can be something as simple as a scarf, snood or a bandanna tied snugly behind the head.

“This is a simple step that we can all take in the national fight against coronavirus and it is something that all people should stick to.”