Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that passengers are aware of the requirement to wear face coverings on public transport.

Since Monday 15 June most passengers must wear a face covering when travelling on public transport in England, unless they are exempt for health, disability or other reasons.

We are making passengers aware of the new requirement, including the exemptions in place, through the Department for Transport’s Safer Transport communications campaign. We are working closely with transport operators to make sure they are communicating the requirements to their staff and passengers.

We have published updated guidance for passengers which clearly sets out the requirement to wear face coverings on public transport, which is available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers#face-coverings