Akron Metro Passengers Must Wear Masks

Starting today (April 29) all passengers riding Akron Metro RTA buses must wear face masks.

The transit agency said the rule, which also affects employees, was made to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Masks are nor required for children under the age of 2.

A similar rule was imposed earlier this month by the Stark County Regional Transit Authority.

The mask rule follows guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that people wearing cloth face coverings in public areas where it’s hard to maintain social distancing.

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