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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Face-coverings on NI Transport ‘compulsory’ from 10 July 2020

Translink has welcomed the announcement that from Friday 10 July, face coverings are to be compulsory when travelling on public transport.

 

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The new rule will apply to all passengers and Translink staff in public areas, although there will be exemptions especially for those who are not able to wear a face-covering for specific medical reasons and children under the age of 13.

 

 

Speaking to Newry Times, Translink Group Chief Executive, Chris Conway explained, “We understand this will be a big change for everyone and passengers will need time to adapt to the new culture.

“Over the coming week our staff will be helping people to understand the new guidance and in the initial period, we plan to give away a number of disposable masks to get people into the habit of wearing their own face covering.

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“Working together we have come a long way through this crisis; this new measure is a further collective way we can help protect each other and travel safely together – it’s easy and it’s the right thing to do.

He continued, “Our staff will also be getting involved by wearing face coverings and helping encourage others to get on board.

“In addition, we will have new signage and information on how to make your own face covering on our website and social media channels to inform and reassure passengers, so they have the confidence to use our services when they need to.

“We do hope people will comply with this new regime as this simple act could save lives if we all do it together. 

 

 

“This will be a legal requirement under the Covid-19 Public Health Legislation; however, we hope that enforcement won’t be necessary.

“If it is, we will work with the relevant bodies,” he insisted.

“That’s not to say we can be complacent, wearing a face-covering is just part of the range of measures to reduce the risk of transmission. 

 

 

“We still need to practice the wider safety and travel advice including good hand hygiene, using contactless payments, travelling off-peak and social distancing.

“We will continue to carry out regular deep cleaning of vehicles and facilities, with mobile cleaning teams out during the day. 

“We have screens in stations and on buses and have provided hand sanitiser in all main bus and train stations.

“Translink is proud to be leading the way with this campaign to change behaviours. 

 

 

Chris added, “This next step will help to rebuild public confidence in public transport as restrictions are eased across the country and more people start to return to public transport again”

 

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