Coronavirus – UK: First Bus brings in changes including new ticket payment rules
BRISTOL --- Social distancing measures were trialled on the number 24 buses in Bristol.
Passengers travelling on First Bus services have been advised of changes including new preferences on payment and a "ground-breaking counting facility".
Stricter measures have been rolled out this week by First West of England to protect passengers and bus drivers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Although people are still being discouraged from going on public transport, those who rely on it are being asked to adhere to safety precautions.
In a statement this afternoon (Wednesday), First said it had installed a "ground-breaking passenger counting facility" to the drivers' ticket machines, which advises them when their bus is at safe capacity and when to turn on the 'sorry bus full' display.
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