From now on, stricter rules apply to access to buses and trains: passengers on local and long-distance public transport must present a 3G certificate.
An overview.
Due to the dramatic infection rate, the federal government has decided to tighten the corona measures * in local and long-distance public transport.
This means that travelers now have to have proof of travel by bus and train ready in accordance with the 3G rule.
The rule went into effect on Wednesday November 24th
.
3G in buses and trains: which test is required?
On the basis of the new Infection Protection Act, travelers must now
follow
the
3G rule in buses, trams and underground trains, public long-distance and regional trains (including: ICE and Intercity) and in airplanes
.
Anyone who does not have proof of vaccination or recovery must have tested negative for the coronavirus.
A
quick test
is planned, which is a
maximum of 24 hours old
.
Citizen tests or tests carried out by the employer, for example, are permitted.
Proof of the test must be shown on request.
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How often is the 3G rule checked in buses and trains?
The
German railway
has announced the 3G-proof
randomly
in their trains and buses
while driving
control to want. Passengers do not have to have their proof ready when boarding. In addition, the 3G rule only applies to trains, but not to the platforms or stations, as reported by the online portal
Reisereporter
. If you cannot provide proof, you have to get off at the next stop. Here the conductors can also call in the federal police for support.
Flixbus also
explains that passengers on the company's buses and trains should have their
3G credentials handy for inspection
.
These must be presented digitally or printed out on request.
Passengers without proof are excluded from the journey.
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Do children also have to adhere to the 3G rule?
Children under the age of six
are exempt from the 3G rule.
Likewise,
students
, as they are expected to take regular tests at school.
No 3G rule in taxis
One of the few
3G exceptions
is the taxi. Passengers can use them without access restrictions.
For the drivers themselves, however, the 3G obligation applies, as at all other workplaces.
In addition, all inmates must wear a mask.
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