Atlanta: MARTA will require passengers to wear masks

Jul. 11--MARTA says it will require passengers to wear masks on trains and buses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The agency expects to announce details of its policy Monday. The move comes as Atlanta and other cities in MARTA's service area have issued orders requiring masks to be worn in public amid the pandemic.

Late Friday the agency issues a statement saying it will incorporate enforcement of a mask requirement into its "ride with respect" policy. The policy will apply throughout the MARTA system -- not just in the cities that have required masks in public.

"Customers will have every opportunity to comply but violators could be suspended from riding MARTA," the agency said. ................(more)

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