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Concerns over masks enforcement on public transport in England
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Transport operators, unions and passenger groups have backed the return of mandatory mask-wearing on buses and trains in England – but raised concerns about enforcement.
Passengers will need to wear masks on public transport across the country from Tuesday under measures to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, bringing England back into line with the rest of the UK.
Face coverings were made obligatory on public transport in England in June 2020, with fixed penalties of £100 for non-wearers. Since the legal requirement ended last July, ministers have said masks were “expected” in crowded transport settings. Transport for London said coverings remained compulsory for travel, but with little deterrent since July when the law
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