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NYC Bus Drivers in Line of Fire as Some Riders Flout Mask Rules

An MTA survey last month of mask-wearing in the transit system found that 96% of bus riders were sporting facial coverings — some of them incorrectly.

An MTA survey last month of mask-wearing in the transit system found that 96% of bus riders were sporting facial coverings — some of them incorrectly.

A spotcheck by THE CITY of 15 bus routes citywide last week found a wide variance, with only a pair where proper mask-wearing topped 90% — and one Queens bus where barely a third of the riders fully covered their noses and mouths.

Jose Martinez/THE CITY Exterior signs on MTA buses indicate new COVID-related rules. Not everyone is onboard with the requirements. An MTA survey last month of mask-wearing in the transit system found that 96% of bus riders were sporting facial coverings — some of them incorrectly.

A spotcheck by THE CITY [...]




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