Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands said: “Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) does not have the power to make face coverings mandatory across all modes of public transport. Any change in the law around the wearing of face coverings must come from Government.
“We do however have a clear expectation of all passengers to continue to wear their face coverings across all modes of public transport. We will have staff out and about at stations and on services relaying this message and handing out masks where needed.
“Myself and TfWM believe that wearing face coverings on public transport – particularly busy services – has an important role to play in protecting staff and vulnerable passengers. We would ask all passengers to join in this collective effort.”
Transport for West Midlands is offering the following advice for passengers using public transport from July 19th:
Whilst guidance from central Government recommends wearing of face coverings when indoors and in close proximity to lots of people, including on public transport, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and transport operators in the West Midlands will expect you to continue to act responsibly and continue to wear a face covering unless exempt.
TfWM will work with transport operators across the region to implement this new guidance and these expectations.
Key advice:
What we are doing:
Health Advice:
Further travel advice and updates are available at www.tfwm.org.uk and via twitter, facebook and instagram.
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