PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Port Authority is limiting how many people can be on a bus or train at a time.

Beginning Monday, April 13, the following restrictions will be put on:

No more than 10 riders will be permitted on a 35-foot bus at one time

No more than 15 riders will be permitted on a 40-foot bus at one time

No more than 25 riders will be permitted on a 60-foot articulated bus or light rail vehicle at one time

If a bus reaches the maximum number of riders, drivers will not pick up any more passengers and will only pick a rider up after another exits the bus or train.

"First and foremost, we're asking riders who don't have to be on our vehicles to stay home," said Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman. "There are a lot of essential workers keeping our region going right now and it's important that they have a seat. Please stay off transit unless you’re heading to or from an essential job, or you’re traveling to the grocery store or pharmacy."

Port Authority also encourages riders to wear a mask.

"We know that all of these recent changes haven’t been easy or convenient — we’ve been asking a lot from our riders," Kelleman said. "But these restrictions will help our community get through this so we can get back to serving you normally as soon as possible."

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