Rider Capacity Limit To Increase On Plymouth Metrolink Buses

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

April 2, 2021

Along with other regional transit organizations such as Metro Transit, Plymouth Metrolink will increase the number of riders allowed on buses beginning Monday, April 5.

Capacity restrictions have been in place since last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While not yet operating at full capacity, the change on April 5 will increase availability from approximately 25% to 50% of vehicle capacity.

Passengers are reminded that masks are required on all buses, and that riders should continue to practice social distancing, clean hands frequently and stay home if they are ill. Masks are available for passengers who do not have one.

Throughout stages of the pandemic, Plymouth Metrolink has implemented a range of safety measures across the system, including:

• Temperature checks and evaluations are given to drivers as they report to work
• Buses are disinfected after each use
• Additional disinfecting measures have been implemented at all facilities
• Driver barriers and cabin air filters installed on all buses

Learn more about Plymouth Metrolink.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.