9.23.2021 Federal Extends Mask/Face Requirement on Public Transportation Until January 18, 2022
Due to rising COVID-19 infection rates, associated with the Delta variant, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the requirement for face coverings on all public transportation until January 18, 2022.
All passengers are required to wear face coverings when traveling by public transportation. The regulation covers Ride On buses, Ride On extRa, Flex, Flash, Metrobus, Metrorail, Taxis and On-demand car services. Riders must continue wearing the covering for the entire time of their trip. All MCDOT buses have a supply of face coverings for those who cannot provide their own.
Ride On services remain free to all passengers—a temporary change made during the health crisis.
Buses will continue to be cleaned by the County’s Department of General Services twice daily with hospital-grade disinfectant. Bus filter and ventilation systems also are treated each night with a disinfectant.
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