Public transport

Using public transport and when to wear a face mask

A person over 12 years of age must wear a face mask on public transport and in public transport waiting areas such as a bus stop or train station. Read more about the face mask rules. 

To protect your health and others 

• plan ahead and travel during the less busy times between 10am and 3pm if you can
• check the capacity of services before you travel with the Trip Planner, transport apps or social media to see which services have enough space for you to maintain physical distancing
• where available, sit or stand in the places marked with a green dot
• observe capacity limits and wait for the next service if the bus, ferry or train has reached capacity
• practise good personal hygiene.

Visit Transport for NSW for COVID safe guidance on

• increased capacity
• sharing space
• sitting next to others on public transport.

Wearing a face mask continues to be mandatory in airports and on flights in NSW.

Learn more about face mask rules.

Taxis and rideshare services

Passengers

Wear a face mask when required to under the public health orders. 

To protect your health when you are a passenger in a taxi or rideshare service

• sit in the back seat
• use contactless payment
• avoid travelling if you are unwell.

If you are feeling unwell stay at home or get tested if you have any symptoms.

Operators

As the operator of a taxi or rideshare service

• follow the advice from Transport for NSW 
• complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan for Taxis, hire cars and rideshare services
• read the updates and guides from the Point-to-Point Commissioner.

Party buses

A party bus is a vehicle being used on a commercial basis for the purposes of a party, whether or not the party takes place during transportation between locations.

Commercial party bus operators must

• develop and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan
• ensure the square metres rules apply for each person on the party bus.

Party buses should also follow the guidance for community and private bus services.

Buses and coaches, other than party buses, are exempt gatherings under the public health order. This means they are not required to have and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan. However under work health and safety (WHS) law, all employers or businesses are required to manage the risk of COVID-19 to workers and others in the work environment.