25 Aug 2020

Bus drivers relieved at mandatory masks, but want more protection

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 25 August 2020

There's some relief among bus drivers that masks will become mandatory for passengers come Monday, with anxieties running high among workers.

Woman using public transport during Covid-19 crisis wearing face mask.

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The Prime Minister announced that from Monday, masks must be worn on public transport and in ride share vehicles.

FIRST Union represents bus drivers - its secretary for Transport, Logistics and Manufacturing, Jared Abbott, spoke to Māni Dunlop.