Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns

The Hop, Skip and Jump bus services the coastal suburbs Sydney’s northern beaches, but a sign erected near the Manly stop urged passengers to ‘dress appropriately’. Photograph: Lee Hulsman/Getty Images

Sydney’s Northern Beaches council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from riding its free community bus service after receiving feedback from passengers.

The Hop, Skip and Jump is a daily 30-seat shuttle bus that services the coastal suburbs of Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah and is frequented by beachgoers.