COVID safe public transport

People in NSW do not need to wear a face mask on public transport or in waiting areas such as a bus stop, train station, ferry terminal, and cruise terminal. Read more about the face mask rules.

NSW Health continues to recommend that people wear masks where they cannot physically distance from others. 

Transport for NSW provides estimated capacity information for all bus, ferry and light rail services in the Trip Planner and Opal Travel App to help you plan ahead and help maintain physical distancing.

People catching public transport are encouraged to practise good personal hygiene. Visit Transport for NSW for more information and read the guidance for wearing face masks.

Passengers

Passengers of taxis and rideshare services:

• do not need to 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

• avoid travelling if you are unwell
• sit in the back seat
• practise good hygiene
• use contactless payment
• handle your own luggage where possible.

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

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 do not 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.