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
• if you cannot maintain physical distancing, wait for the next service 
• practise good personal hygiene.

Visit Transport for NSW for more COVID Safe guidance.

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

Passengers of taxis and rideshare services

• can travel in a vehicle with people who they do not live with
• must wear a face mask
• do not need to carry proof of vaccination.

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

Staff of vehicles and vessels used as a public transport service must follow the face mask rules.  

Operators of taxi or rideshare services can find out more in 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.

Party bus passengers no longer need to wear a face mask or check in with the Service NSW app.

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.