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More people will be allowed to sit together on Sydney trains after COVID-19 risks for commuters were downgraded.

The increase in available seats comes as community transmission of the coronavirus remains low in NSW.

“We are at a stage where we can safely let more people onto the public transport network,” NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance said.A typical bus will increase available seats from 23 to 27.Source:News Corp AustraliaBut although the “green dots” allocating available seats will be increased, officials still urge commuters to plan ahead and make sure the train isn't packed beyond the capacity for physical distancing.

“We’re seeing about 6 per cent of services where we don’t have good physical distancing, so we’re still maintaining the marshalling, we’re still maintaining the cleaning,” Mr Constance said.Mr Constance urged people to mask up on trains and buses, although he said it was unlikely to be made mandatory.

“We don’t want to be in a position where we’re waving a big stick around, fining people and denying them service,” he said.trending in travel

 

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