An Important Message from Premier Illawarra Bus:
We have had reports from field observations that mask wearing at some schools and school loading locations seeing high levels of non-compliance. We would like to address this with the school staff and community by issuing a friendly reminder that masks are still mandatory on all public transport buses including school buses.
We understand that even though in recent times mask wearing mandates and restrictions have been easing, we wish to remind you that it is still mandatory on buses, at bus stops, bus loading zones and interchanges such as train stations for students 12 and over.
Students under 12 are still encouraged to wear face masks but it is not mandatory.
These restrictions are still in place under the public health act and we ask for the school communities support and assistance in maintaining this practice during this time.
Premier Illawarra remains committed to the ongoing safety of the students and school community relying on our buses daily and we hope we can rely on your assistance in maintaining a safe environment while travelling on our buses.
Details relating to what is required can be found at the following links:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules/face-mask-rules