IndyGo, Indianapolis airport lift mask mandates following federal court ruling
IndyGo and the Indianapolis International Airport will no longer require passengers to mask up, the agencies announced following the Transportation Security Administration's similar decision and a court ruling vacating the previous federal mandate.
A Florida federal judge on Monday struck down the national mask mandate on public transportation, ruling the mandate an overstep of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's authority. The decision applies to airports, train stations and other transportation centers, though local agencies can decide to keep mandates.
United, American, Southwest, Delta, Alaska and other airlines subsequently announced they were dropping their requirements.
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In a statement, IndyGo said its new mask-optional policy applies to both buses and IndyGo properties.
The Indianapolis International Airport announced Tuesday morning its decision to no longer require masks in the terminals and is in the process of updating and removing signage throughout the airport.
The mask mandate had been in place for 14 months. A fifth extension was to begin Monday and last until May.
Since the ruling, Amtrak has also adopted a mask-optional policy. Ride-share company Uber has also announced masks are now optional for drivers and riders.
Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17.
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