This is how much you could get fined for not wearing a mask on public transport
From Monday 15 June, commuters and other travellers could be fined if caught without a mask or face covering while on public transport in England.
Here’s what you need to know.
What is the rule around face masks?
People are now required to wear masks or face coverings when using tubes, buses, trains and other modes of public transport in England.
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Though there has been some discussion surrounding the effectiveness of non-surgical masks, it is generally believed that face coverings do offer some protection from coronavirus, mostly by preventing asymptomatic carriers from inadvertently passing on the virus through droplets.