Beijing Subway Bans Food and Drinks Upsets Passengers

Beijing subway passengers are not happy with the new policy on the new metro line – No. 4 Subway. The new policy limits passengers from eating or drinking on the subway system. Line 4 subway is a joint venture between Hong Kong MTR Corp. and two Beijing companies. The violators of this rule will be facing high fines. The other eight subway lines are not enforcing the “no food, no drink” rule.

Since the subway system is the major commuting tool for millions of Beijing people, it’s always jam packed during peak hours. Often passengers have to wait for hours to take the train. Eating and drinking at the subway stations and in the carts are quite common. This new policy has greatly disturbed the general passengers.

Several major cities, such as Shanghai and Guangzhou, are also facing opposition to ban food in their subways.