Zion halts pandemic shuttle-ticketing system before holiday

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Zion National Park has ended a shuttle ticketing system that was implemented to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

The Spectrum newspaper reports masks are still required while in line and while riding the shuttle, but seating capacity will be similar to pre-pandemic levels.

The change was announced Thursday, shortly before the busy Memorial Day weekend.

Anyone who has already purchased a ticket will be  prioritized in the shuttle queue.

The system had started last July, with removed seats in the buses to allow for social distancing.