Mask wearing should remain compulsory on public transport, warns Unite

Monday, 5 July 2021 10:40

Unite, the UK’s leading union, which represents tens of thousands of public transport workers, is calling on the government to reverse proposals to end the requirement for masks to be worn on buses and trains. Unite issued its warning as ministers have indicated that from Monday 19 July the wearing of face masks will no longer be compulsory but a matter of ‘personal responsibility’. The requirement for passengers to wear masks is particularly sensitive for bus drivers due to the very...Request free trial