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Coronavirus Blog 4/24/20: Face Covering Will Be Required On Connect Transit Buses

Bus in Uptown Normal
Jeff Smudde
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WGLT
Connect Transit riders will be required to wear a face mask or face covering starting Sunday to protect drivers and other passengers from the coronavirus.

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FACE COVERING TO BE REQUIRED ON BUSES
11:20 a.m. Friday, April 24

Connect Transit riders will be required to wear a face mask or face covering starting Sunday to protect drivers and other passengers from the coronavirus.

Connect Transit will continue to operate a reduced service schedule, and all customers will be asked to stay 6 feet or more away from others. Buses will be limited to 10 passengers.

Connect Transit urges people to stay home if you are sick and not travel unless it is necessary.

— Ryan Denham | WGLT

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