Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns

A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says clothing must be worn over swimwear'

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Sydney's Northern Beaches council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from riding its free community bus service after receiving feedback from passengers.

The Hop, Skip and Jump is a daily 30-seat shuttle bus that services the coastal suburbs of Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah and is frequented by beachgoers.