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Transport for London (TfL) has prosecuted nearly 2,000 people for not wearing face coverings on public transport, new figure show. Since June 2020 anyone travelling on London's transport network is required to wear a mask unless exempt, as a condition of carriage. TfL could issue fines for not wearing a face covering until 19 July, which if unpaid could lead to a prosecution. Before all legal restrictions on social contact and face coverings were removed on 19 July, TfL could issue fixed penalty notices for not wearing a face covering on London transport. The fines were £200 for a first offence - which reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days. People who refuse to pay the fine within the time limit allowed can be sent for prosecution. To date, TfL has prosecuted 1,733 people - resulting in an average fine of £549, costs of £198 and victim surcharge of £57. More than 215,000 people have been prevented from using public transport until they put on a face covering. Wearing a mask remain