(17 Sep 2020, 10:13 pm)James101 wrote Why would pubs be more dangerous than public transport?

(17 Sep 2020, 11:15 pm)Ambassador wrote On pubs, no. I’d say public transport is more dangerous. Higher use rate, absolutely zero enforcement of masks and minimal social distancing. I feel way more comfortable at my socially distanced local (now with table service) than I do on a bus or metro with no controls in a confined space,  I’d guess the only people on public transport right now are ones who have no other choice (or balmy enthusiasts)

Every time I've been to the pub for a meal, there has been absolutely no social distancing whatsoever. I've been to several different Spoons (Bishop, Spennymoor, Crook and Metrocentre) as well as a couple 'locals' and they've all been the same. When I brought it up with one of the 'locals' the response was "There's nothing we can do". That pretty much says it all.

At least on public transport 95% of passengers are wearing a mask, I've yet to see a single person in a pub wearing one, even when walking to the table.

For the past week or so, every time I've got the bus and not been wearing my mask, I've been asked if I have one, which is great, and very much an improvement over my past experiece. I try and wear it as much as possible, but sometimes I physically can't!

We have a social club at the end of the street, and everyone is huddled together at the door smoking.