Translink CEO Kevin Desmond is holding a press conference right now. Desmond says the mandatory mask policy is in place to ensure travellers feel safe "so we can recovery ridership and be consistent with public health". #bcpoli #covid19bc
Desmond says bus drivers will not be asked to enforce the mask policy. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Desmond says in Montreal and Toronto they have seen 90% compliance of mask wearing with a mandatory policy with no enforcement. #bcpoli #translink
Desmond says right now about 40% of transit riders are wearing a mask. #bcpoli #translink
Desmond says 40% compliance is just not enough and Translink wants to do what it can to minimize community transmission. But this is also avoid increasing ridership. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Translink is worried people won't ride the system if they don't feel safe. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Desmond says we need to trust fellow riders. Doesn't want to see any harassment of riders towards those not wearing a masks for medical or other reasons. #bcpoli #covid19bc
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