A Riders Return, MBTA Workers Worry Mask Usage Won’t Be Enforced

BOSTON — The MBTA and the union representing many of its workers are at odds, over masks. Riders are required to wear face coverings, but T management says it won’t strictly enforce that requirement. And as people return to work and ridership increases, there’s fear that crowded conditions will mean a surge in COVID cases.

MBTA ridership is slowly ticking up, and along with it, pleas for people to wear some form of face covering. In fact, face coverings are part of Governor Baker’s executive order.

“I feel safe as long as I’m wearing a mask. I’m keeping myself safe, and I’m keeping everyone else safe,” said MBTA rider Thomas Ramos.

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