Dorset Council and bus operators had suspended the normal conditions for holders of an older persons’ or disabled persons’ bus pass in March, so that people were able to get to supermarkets that were opening early for the elderly and those ‘at risk’ of catching the coronavirus.
On Monday (15 June), the terms and conditions for these bus passes will be reinstated to those that were in place before lockdown. This is to coincide with more businesses and shops reopening and the resulting increase in people using public transport before 9.30am. People who are vulnerable to catching coronavirus due to age or underlying conditions will want to avoid these busy times.
From Monday (15 June), you must wear a face covering on public transport.
Cannot find the answer to a simple question;
Will bus drivers be asked to wear face masks and rubber gloves?
If not, what are the guidelines for protecting the public on buses, in order to prevent Covid-19 exposure from a bus driver?
David – We’ve worked with bus operators to ensure the safety of bus drivers and those of the public. Many have installed physical screens seperating the driver from the rest of the bus. Each operator will have put in place measures to reduce the amount of contact through payments. More details can be found on individual operators websites eg https://www.morebus.co.uk/face-coverings-compulsory-15th-june-customers