Inability to enforce face masks leaves London mayor frustrated
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5PRP3)
Sadiq Khan calls for government measures to help ensure coverings are worn on public transport
London cannot stop significant numbers" of people from travelling without masks, Sadiq Khan has admitted, as he appealed to the government to restore the law or assist the capital in passing a bylaw to ensure face-coverings are used.
The London mayor spoke of his frustration" at the reduction in compliance on the tube and buses since national rules changed on 19 July. Mask-wearing to tackle Covid transmission remains a condition of carriage on Transport for London services, but is no longer mandatory nationwide.
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