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To be banned: Drinking of alcohol on London's transport
Now there is a progressive plan coming out of London.
London's brand new mayor, Boris "the Eccentric" Johnson, unveiled the timeline for bringing in the new alcohol ban. The ban, starting on June 1, on the Tube (subway), buses, trams and Docklands Light Railway is one of his election pledges. According to the BBC, the ban is part of Mr Johnson's wider strategy to tackle "anti-social behavior" and he also believes driving out so-called minor crime will be the first step before getting a "firm grip on more serious crime".
But the Rail Maritime and Transport Union said the policy appeared "not to have been thought through very well" and could make matters worse.
Worse? As in people will drink more just for the excitement of doing something illegal?
Filed under: Food and Drink, Europe, United Kingdom, Transportation
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
Rick May 11th 2008 4:48PM
I have been to London over twenty times ,I used to work in Africa,I can only say that there is gonna be a lot of cops get hurt they have been drinking at Pubs since they were able to see over bar,I believe this will be real interesting to see what happens??Maybe i was in wrong part of town but i believe i went ever where and they was always drinking!Its really strange,they don,t make no big deal over small crap like in USA,but i hate there weather!Rains or wet biggest part of time,its gonna take a long time for that to work,gonna get another Mayor LOL.
Catherine McGaughey May 11th 2008 4:56PM
lONDON'S REALLY IN THE DARK AGES. DRINKING HAS BEEN BANNED ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE U.S. FOR YEARS
mikel May 18th 2008 3:46PM
thats only because you live ni the biggest nanny state of all!
pflatlyne@aol.com May 11th 2008 4:56PM
You can drink on the public transportation in london??!! Whose bright idea was this. Here in the US its been illegal for... well,its been illegal since well before I can remember.
W.Barber May 11th 2008 5:32PM
Are none of you people even familiar at all, with city busses or subways in USA ? Riders are not allowed to eat, smoke, or drink (except maybe water) on any local busses or subways in USA, so I don't see how this ruling is any different. There is really nothing unusual about this ruling. (Wow -- I guess all of you must live out in the country, or only ride in your own vehicle, to be so clueless on riding protocol).
Steven May 11th 2008 5:58PM
Stupid british....lol
Steven Ungles May 11th 2008 6:39PM
Remember this, you're not an alcoholic as long as you drink alone or with someone! :)
DEB May 11th 2008 9:38PM
PEOPLE WILL BE PEOPLE.THERE IS ALWAYS PEOPLE TO BAKE THE LAW.NO MATTER WHAT THE LAW IS.SO WHAT WILL THE FINE BE?
RC May 13th 2008 9:14AM
Some transit systems here in the States don't let passengers consume any food or drink. It's a bit off-putting, but it probably helps keep the stations and cars clean.
natasha May 15th 2008 3:19AM
FINALLY!!! they should do this for every public transportation system