Catch Those Door-Hold-Ups in Berlin's U-Bahn: 50 Euro Fine starting May 1st
Penalties for obstructing metro doors now applicable - Subway door blocking leads to potential penalties
Geared up for a change? Berlin's public transport scene is getting a shake-up, and it's about to hit your wallet hard if you don't follow the rules. The Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) is pulling no punches with their latest regulatory wave, starting May 1st. If you're caught hindering the closing doors in the U-Bahn, trams, or buses just before takeoff, you could be slapped with a hefty fine of 50 smackers. Yikes!
So, why the big fuss, you ask? Well, according to the BVG, holding open those doors delays boarding and disembarkation, creating a domino effect on the entire route line. It's also a bone-chilling safety hazard, as passengers risk getting trapped or injured when the doors slam shut. Yikes, indeed!
Oh, and did we mention that door damage is a common issue? With about 200 door malfunctions each month in the U-Bahn alone, many of them courtesy of folks playing door jockey, the subsequent repairs result in trains taking an extended vacation. Not cool!
- The community policy within Berlin should promote adherence to the employed rules, such as the one enforced by the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG), concerning deliberate door-hold-ups on U-Bahn, trams, and buses.
- The employment policy in Berlin must emphasize the importance of a safe and timely public transportation environment, considering the average fine of 50 Euro for hindering closing doors, starting May 1st.
- As citizens of Berlin, we should adapt our lifestyle to accommodate the new regulation and ensure we are not contributing to door malfunctions (around 200 each month in the U-Bahn), which lead to extended train repairs.
- In order to maintain a seamless and efficient public transportation system, it is crucial that the BVG's employment policies focus on education and enforcement, reducing incidents of passengers deliberately holding train doors open and causing travel delays and safety hazards.
