Why

[PumpkinKlNG]

I’m exempt from wearing a face mask, I got on the bus yesterday and was asked why I wasn’t wearing one by the driver (fair enough I’m not against being asked) however a man get on 2 stops later and he didn’t ask him, why do they ask some people and not others?

I didn't think they were legally allowed to ask why! Sorry this happened

Maybe he knew the man as a regular passenger?

Because you're a woman and unlikely to smack him one is the honest answer. Patriarchy and self preservation is alive and well.

Doubt it was that he knew him

@ColettesEarrings

Because you're a woman and unlikely to smack him one is the honest answer. Patriarchy and self preservation is alive and well.

Exactly this ^

Might be a regular?

I’m a regular on the bus as well 🤷‍♀️

Next time maybe ask the driver why he asked you and not the man?

Same reason some bus drivers allow mass groups of teenagers on without a card / payment, but refuse someone who genuinely doesn't have the right fare. It's because you're an easy target and not likely to cause trouble. Sad, but true.

I think I will ask next time, very strange. It does feel like it’s because they see it easier to challenge women

Agree that you're less likely to get arsey with him.

The vast majority of people I see without masks are burly blokes who no one would dare argue with. Makes it worse for everyone.

He’s a bus driver not an infant teacher, so maybe he’s just not been trained to impose firm but fair discipline.
Yes, it’s probably because he’s frightened of the man and not of you.

I work with public and to be honest I don't always register straight away if people are wearing a mask or not.

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