However, compliance is a patchy exercise: “A lot of people don’t wear the mask when standing on the platform or in the station, but put it on when boarding, or when asked,” said an Iarnród Éireann official. Under the revised Covid-19 restrictions, Bus Éireann can carry up to 21 passengers on its largest 52-seater bus. Under social distancing guidelines, window seating only is now the norm on Bus Éireann services, while two rows of seats behind the driver must be free at all times. Most passengers had worn a mask, though some did so incorrectly and there was no sign of hand sanitisers on board. Private cleaning company Noonan Cleaning has the job of cleaning and disinfecting every Bus Éireann bus when it reaches its final destination in Ceannt station, while Iarnród Éireann has its own cleaners for each train.

Source: The Irish Times July 13, 2020 17:06 UTC