While mask mandates have been lifted in Michigan, there are still federal mask requirements that override state rules. Masks are still required on public transit.
Public transit includes airplanes, trains, intercity vehicles including vans and buses, and public transit. The requirements remain in effect throughout the summer, ending on September 13th, 2021.
Blue Water Area Transit patrons will not be able to ride the bus without wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the mask mandate is for both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people. People who have recovered from the virus are also required to wear masks. Exemptions include children under the age of two and those who have medical exemptions.
The reason for the requirements is “to save lives and allow all Americans, including the millions of people employed in the transportation industry, to travel and work safely.”
The order also applies to taxis and rideshare vans. For more information, go to WGRT.com for a link to the Federal Order.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
