Safety measures in place as Fife bus stations set to return to normal opening hours

New measures have been put in place for people to follow in the Kingdom’s bus stations when they return to normal opening hours from Monday.

Fife Council has provided information on the steps in place to help everyone stay safe when travelling and using the region’s bus stations.

In line with the Scottish Government’s announcement, a face covering will be mandatory on public transport and in Fife’s bus stations from Monday, June 22.

This applies to all passengers and staff in public areas, although there will be exemptions especially for those who are not able to wear a face covering for specific medical reasons.

Children under five will also be exempt.

When entering and leaving bus stations, passengers are asked to use the hand sanitisers provided and a sign posted one-way system will be in place to help with physical distancing.

Fifers are asked when sitting in the bus station, to leave a seat between themselves and passengers from any other household.

Capacity will gradually increase on buses as the Scottish Government works through its phased route map and more people need to use public transport for work.

Passengers are urged to allow extra time for your journey as you may have to wait for the next bus if the bus is full.

They are asked to wait for other passengers to get off the bus before boarding and let one person at a time get on the bus to buy their ticket.

Passengers are asked, if they can to use a bank card for contactless payment or pre-pay online.

Those paying by cash should try to have the exact change.

When on the bus, members of the public should wear a face covering throughout their journey and leave a seat in between themselves and passengers from any other household.

Tony McRae, Fife Council’s service manager for passenger transport services said: “Physical distancing will remain in place on public transport for the foreseeable future so before you travel ask yourself if you really need to and if there is a quieter route or less busy time to do so.

“Please always follow the face covering and physical distancing measures that are in place. They are there to protect all passengers and staff.”