Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has announced that passenger capacity on trains, buses, ferries and trams is to increase across metropolitan and regional networks from 1 July.
TfNSW said that following NSW Health advice, metropolitan trains would be able to carry 68 passengers in each carriage, up from 32; standard two-door buses could carry 23 passengers, up from 12; and ferries could carry 450 passengers, up from 245.
“Passengers using public transport will need to leave a space or an empty seat between themselves and other passengers,” TfNSW said.
“All passengers will need to find the green dots for the safest places to sit or stand,” it said.
It said the “no green dot, no spot” rule still applied.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole said the regional NSW TrainLink fleet would allow 34 passengers in each carriage, up from 16 and coaches would allow 22 passengers per vehicle, up from 12.
“Under the new capacity lift, passengers will be able to book ahead for regional rail and coach services, and visit popular NSW destinations,” Mr Toole said.
“Safety for passengers and staff remains the highest priority on all transport services,” he said.
Mr Toole said marshalling Response and Support Teams would remain on the ground to help customers move through stations safely and monitor physical distancing at key hubs including Lismore, Shellharbour, Bathurst, Nowra, Tweed, Albury and Bega.
