KAMLOOPS – BC Transit and Kamloops RCMP are carrying out a joint, on-site awareness campaign to ensure all customers able to wear a face covering are complying with this important directive from the Provincial Health Officer.
During the morning of Tuesday, December 1 members of the Kamloops RCMP will join BC Transit in handing out face coverings to transit customers at the Lansdowne Exchange when necessary. They will also remind people that a fine of $230 can be handed out for not complying with this policy. A similar campaign will also be taking place at the North Shore Exchange.
By order of the Provincial Health Officer, it is required that customers are wearing face coverings when on board a BC Transit vehicle, unless they meet our exception criteria. The order also requires customers waiting at covered bus stops to wear a face covering. BC Transit supervisors and managers now have authority to enforce compliance with the assistance of local authorities if necessary.
It is important to remember there are reasons a person may not be able to wear a face covering. BC Transit asks customers to please be kind to each other, and if someone is not wearing a face covering to assume they meet our exception criteria.
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“We appreciate the support of customers who have been doing their part and wearing face coverings throughout the pandemic. They are mandatory, and it’s critical at this time for everyone to follow the order of the Provincial Health Officer. Wearing an appropriate face covering will help protect our passengers.”
Tim Croyle, VP Operations & Chief Operating Officer, BC Transit
“The Kamloops RCMP are committed to working with our community partners to ensure the safety of all commuters utilizing the Kamloops Transit System. Everyone is aware of the current Public Health Order and the mandatory mask requirement while riding public transit. We all have a responsibility in protecting the health of one another during COVID19 and we will be working with our partners to ensure that this is being complied with.”
Corporal Dana Napier, Crime Prevention NCO, Kamloops RCMP
“I want to thank the residents of Kamloops for everything they continue to do to keep each other safe. This has been a long road and it’s important to treat each other with kindness and compassion. Complying with the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory mask order is one way to do that; on transit, in stores, and anytime you can’t maintain physical distancing. Riders protecting riders.”
Mayor Ken Christian, City of Kamloops
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