Premier Dominic Perrottet and Well being Minister Brad Hazzard introduced the transfer on Monday afternoon, saying it was a common sense strategy.
"It is a widespread sense strategy that brings the principles into line for folks travelling on buses or trains with these for planes and airport terminals," Perrottet mentioned.
The rule change additionally means folks utilizing taxis and rideshare companies, or these at transport ready areas and cruise terminals, now not have to put on masks.
Nevertheless, NSW Well being continues to be recommending folks put on masks, notably in crowded areas.
"Persevering with to put on a masks in crowded areas shall be notably necessary for individuals who have underlying well being situations or who're susceptible to COVID-19 an infection for different causes. Sporting a masks in these settings won't solely defend these round you, however may even cut back your danger of an infection," Hazzard mentioned.
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"We are able to all proceed to assist defend one another, however notably these most susceptible to COVID-19 an infection, by staying at dwelling when feeling unwell, taking a COVID-19 take a look at immediately and self-isolating."
Masks carrying stays obligatory at public hospitals, non-public well being services and residential aged care services.
The rule change from NSW comes simply hours after SA Premier Peter Malinauskas introduced masks will now not be required on public transport in South Australia.