It's now mandatory for OC Transpo riders and workers to wear masks, under new rules that went into effect Monday morning. Some question timingAt the station Sunday, many passengers were not only already wearing masks, but were also happy with the move to make them mandatory. Many riders were already wearing masks Sunday, one day before a new mandatory mask policy went into effect. Instead of fining riders who break the rules, the city is trying to educate those who aren't wearing masks — a tactic one transit advocate doesn't agree with. "I think masks should be mandatory on buses, no ifs ands or buts," said John Redins, board member of the Ottawa Transit Riders advocacy group.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2020 07:52 UTC