Statistics obtained under freedom of information legislation showed that during a period in July almost 17,000 passengers per week were “spoken to” by BTP for failing to wear a valid face covering with just under 1,000 a week required to leave the network. However on average just 19 fixed penalty tickets were issued per week.
The usual rent-a-quotes point out that there is no resourcing, the legislation is difficult to enforce, too many loopholes etc.
(source: rolling TV news this morning; I’m sure anyone particularly interested can find more in their favourite medium of choice)
The usual rent-a-quotes point out that there is no resourcing, the legislation is difficult to enforce, too many loopholes etc.
(source: rolling TV news this morning; I’m sure anyone particularly interested can find more in their favourite medium of choice)