Photo: SuppliedMetro bus customers are being reminded face coverings are now mandatory on public transport across Canterbury, except for dedicated school buses and people who are exempt. "Face coverings can be disposable masks, reusable ones, or even something you made at home," said Environment Canterbury. "We would like to remind everyone that there are many different reasons that passengers or drivers may be exempt from wearing face coverings, and if in doubt, to please err on the side of kindness. "Due to the mandatory wearing of face coverings, physical distancing is not required on public transport. "Passengers are reminded to scan the NZ COVID Tracer app, using the many QR codes already in place throughout Metro vehicles.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 14, 2021 20:03 UTC