Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless beachgoers from boarding community buses in a controversial move to address complaints about “inappropriate attire”.
The new dress code applies to the council’s ‘hop, skip and jump’ bus service, with signs now displayed instructing passengers to “dress appropriately” and requiring that “clothing must be worn over swimwear”.
The decision comes after numerous complaints from passengers who found it offensive to share seats with people wearing only bikinis or board shorts without shirts.
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Several councillors have backed the ban, citing hygiene concerns as a key factor in the decision.
They say young people in swimwear are leaving seats wet and sandy, creating an uncomfortable experience for other passengers.
Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless beachgoers from boarding community buses. Credit: Getty.com
Under the new rules, bus drivers have the legal authority to refuse entry to passengers not dressed appropriately before they board.
The move has sparked debate about what constitutes appropriate attire in a beachside community, where swimwear is typically commonplace during summer months.
Passengers using the Northern Beaches bus service will now need to ensure they’re wearing clothing over their swimwear or risk being turned away at the door.
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