You Will Need To Wear A Mask On All Public Transit In Vancouver Starting This Month

People with underlying conditions can get exemption cards.
Face Masks On Vancouver Transit Is Mandatory Starting August 24
Kit1nyc | Dreamstime
Contributor

Metro Vancouver's transit authority, Translink, announced on Thursday, August 6, that wearing face masks on Vancouver transit will soon become mandatory. 

The regulation goes into effect starting Monday, August 24, according to the news release, so you have a little bit of time to get yourself a mask. 

Editor's Choice: Walmart Is Making Masks Mandatory In Canadian Stores Even If It's Not A Law Where You Live

“

We’ve listened to transit users who want to see face coverings made mandatory on transit vehicles. 


TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond

People with underlying medical conditions or disabilities won't be asked to wear a mask. They have the option to request a TransLink-branded exemption card. 

Children under the age of five and first responders or employees attending an emergency also don't need to wear a face covering. 

Though Transit Police have the power to enforce the rule, the release stated that they're going to be focusing on educating the riders initially. 

The article's cover photo was used for illustrative purposes only. 

VancouverCanadaNewsNews

Toronto vs. Vancouver transit: Here's my brutally honest opinion on which is worst

And yeah — we're taking the coolest-looking subway tiles into account. 👀

'Canada Strong Pass' offering tourism discounts coming back in June

'Canada Strong Pass' coming back in June

Montreal's old tram tracks a reminder of the past

Montreal streetcar tracks still pop up from pavement decades after last tram retired

Recalls for veggies, tea, chocolate, candy and more items have been issued in Canada recently

Some well-known brands and stores are included in these recalls.

This 1.5 hr bus trip from Toronto takes you to Ontario's 'most beautiful village'

You can spend a summer day exploring storybook streets.

This Ontario park has a boardwalk trail and 2.5 km beach that's like a 'slice of the Caribbean'

It's a road trip from Toronto.

This Ontario town with shimmering lakes is one of North America’s 10 'most peaceful' spots

It's a dreamy place for a summer escape.

Ontario is home to one of Canada's only nude beaches and it's a 1 km island gem

You can leave your swimsuit behind.

This train ride from Ottawa takes you to the 'Paris of North America' for $84 round trip

Cobblestone streets, historic architecture and museums await. ✨

7 reasons why Alberta beats Ontario every day of the week — from someone who's lived in both

Alberta > Ontario (sorry Dad).

9 Kirkland Signature products at Costco that are cheaper than Great Value items at Walmart

Costco's store brand is meant to ensure an "even better value."

I'm a Canadian in France — Here are 6 major differences between how we speak French

It's the same language .. technically...?