Don't say we didn't warn you.
Drinking alcohol and carrying open containers have been banned on the Tube, busses, Docklands Light Railway, tram services and at stations as of June 2008.The law was changed by then Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who said at the time: ‘I’m determined to improve the safety and security of public transport in London and create a better environment for the millions of Londoners who rely on it.
TfL told Metro.co.uk in a statement: ‘We work with our police colleagues to provide a transport service that feels safe and welcoming for everyone. Customers are prohibited from drinking or carrying open containers of alcohol on the London Underground, buses, Docklands Light Railway, tram services and London Overground.
‘TfL staff, inspectors and the police deal with incidents of alcohol consumption usually through asking the passenger to refrain and dispose of the alcohol, using the opportunity to educate about the purpose of our bylaws.’Cracking open a tinny is allowed on most train services across England and Wales and many of them will sell alcoholic drinks.
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