Public transport returns to full capacity — social distancing measures end

Since the start of the pandemic, public transport service providers have been required to limit passenger numbers to as little as 25% to slow the spread of the virus.

For the first time in 17 months, buses, trams and trains across the country will be able to fill their seats today.

As part of the government’s latest unwinding of Covid-19 restrictions public transport services will return to full capacity today with services no longer required to block off seats and turn passengers away in the name of social distancing.