Wearing a mask or face will be made compulsory for those who want to use public transport from June 15, it has been announced.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said “we need to ensure every precaution is taken” on buses, trains, aircraft and ferries as further lockdown measures are eased and passenger number increase.
Currently, passengers are advised to wear face-covering but are not stopped from travelling without one. Face coverings can be a scarf, piece of cloth or mask.
The Government says they are "marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure", and states that evidence suggests face coverings do not protect the wearer, but may protect other people if he or she is infected.