RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Ridership on Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) busses dropped 70 percent during the pandemic. But, things are getting back to normal.

The RTA has opened all buses to full capacity. The move coincided with California fully reopening its economy.

While there will be no physical distancing, but masks are still required. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extended the federal mandate requiring passengers to wear face coverings through September 13, regardless of their vaccination status.

Other safety measures will remain in place, including hand sanitizers on all buses, driver barriers, and the option for customers to pay their fares contact-free with mobile ticketing.

Story Date: July 17, 2021