globalnews.ca
88%
878
Coronavirus: Hamilton transit riders will be required to wear masks as system ramps up capacity
coronavirus pandemic continues.As of June 22, emergency operations director Paul Johnson says HSR buses will be increasing the number of riders to two-thirds of their normal capacity. In order to move people around this city, Johnson says, “it’s just not possible for us, for a long period of time, to run buses with only 10 people on them.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Along with increasing the number of riders, Johnson says the wearing of non-medical masks by HSR passengers will be “mandated” as of June 22.