Stay home and stop the spread. Right now, buses are for essential travel only.<br />
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MTA ordered a new measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic outbreak . New York City buses will be back door-only and you have to cover your nose and mouth before entering bus.<br />
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On local routes, riders will no longer enter near the farebox, which is right next to the driver’s seat — effectively eliminating fare collection on those routes.