Passengers getting a ticket for drinking water in subway carriages? Explanation on Nanjing Metro's Release of Situation Regarding Online Transmission of "Passengers Drinking Water in Subway Carriages and Being Punished" | Prohibited | Subway
Passengers getting a ticket for drinking water in subway carriages? Explanation on the release of Nanjing Metro.
On July 25th at 18:01, Nanjing Metro released an explanation on Weibo regarding the online rumor that "passengers were fined for drinking water in subway carriages":
Regarding the online transmission of "passengers in subway carriages"
Explanation of being fined for drinking water
After verification, at 20:45 on July 17th, Nanjing Metro staff found a passenger drinking bottled fruit juice during a train inspection on Line 3. In order to prevent potential environmental hazards caused by beverage spillage, the staff informed the passengers of the prohibition of eating and drinking in the carriages in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Nanjing Rail Transit Regulations, and issued a Notice of Prohibited Behavior in Rail Transit Facilities to promote and inform them of the prohibited items.
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On July 25th, according to media reports, a woman in Nanjing, Jiangsu was recently fined for drinking water in a subway carriage, sparking heated discussions.
On the 25th, Nanjing Metro responded by stating that eating is prohibited on the train, and drinking water is also a form of drinking. If found, corresponding penalties will be imposed. Mainly considering that when drinking water, beverages, etc. on the subway, if water droplets fall on the ground, it is easy for passengers to slip, and there is also concern that it may attract insects to bite and break the circuit, affecting driving safety.
The staff member said, "Eating and drinking are prohibited on the train, which is a relevant regulation. If violated, corresponding penalties will be imposed. It is prohibited on the train, and if passengers are uncomfortable, they can get off the subway at any time. The platform is open to drinking water."
In March of this year, some passengers were also fined for drinking yogurt on the Nanjing subway. The Nanjing subway responded by stating that it was a notice, not a penalty.
"At around 10:09 on March 14th, our law enforcement team conducted a normal train inspection. When the Line 2 train arrived at the section from Yangshan Park to Xueze Road, a female passenger was found drinking yogurt. The law enforcement team immediately intervened and explained the relevant content of the" Nanjing Rail Transit Regulations "to the passengers. They then issued a notice, not a" penalty "." Chen Wenchai, Deputy Leader of the Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Team of the Nanjing Metro Traffic Facility Protection Office, introduced.
The Nanjing Rail Transit Regulations were officially implemented on July 1, 2014, with Article 38, Paragraph 6 clearly stating that eating and drinking are prohibited in train carriages. The main purpose of law enforcement officers issuing notices is to promote legal education among passengers and guide them to consciously abide by civilized boarding order.
Except for not being allowed to eat inside the train carriage, other prohibited behaviors include smoking, begging, performing arts, and using electronic devices to emit sounds.
Law enforcement officers remind that the subway carriage space is relatively closed, and the odor is difficult to dissipate. Eating and drinking casually may affect the passenger's riding experience; In addition, if oily food residue or beverages are accidentally spilled on the train carriage, it may cause passengers to slip and fall. In addition to increasing the workload of cleaning, it may also attract insects and ants, bite on cables or related equipment, and affect the safety of subway operation.
In addition to the daily patrols of law enforcement personnel, reminder signs have also been set up in the carriages of the Nanjing Metro to address these "not to do" issues, and voice prompts are played through station and carriage broadcasts.
