(21 Jun 2020, 2:50 pm)streetdeckfan wrote The power they have given them is the ability to refuse travel, unfortunately operators and unions have decided to ignore that because it's between passengers and their drivers are protected behind a screen.Of all the shifts I have done since the policy was introduced, personally I've only had to ask 3 people to wear a face covering, 99% are accepting this new phase. Mixed messages from government I'm afraid, can't remember seeing a BTP officer on buses who can enforce the fine.
MG even said as much during his updates on Facebook Live.
Like I said, if someone got on the bus without paying, they'd have no issue reporting them to the police, but not wearing a face mask (which is against the law) is a free pass.
Goes to show they're only interested in enforcing rules when their bottom line is at risk, and refusing travel means not making money.
I'm usually quick to defend operators in situations like this, but I think it's ridiculous
RE: Coronavirus and the public transport industry.