“Too many people have the unpleasant experience of sitting opposite someone swigging a can of lager,” said the London Mayor who had celebrated his election win at a Champagne fuelled party on Friday night. The ban will be backed by a new bylaw, but the only penalty for offenders will be ejection from the bus or train.
Passengers travelling out of London to their second homes in the countryside will still be able to enjoy a glass of Sancerre in the First Class carriage though, as national rail trains will be unaffected.
New Tube poster (photo: Annie Mole)
The last word though, should go to RMT transport union chief Bob Crow, who succinctly pointed out a small flaw in Johnson’s plan: “Perhaps the mayor will come out with his underpants on over his trousers like Superman one Saturday to show us how it should be done, and maybe tell a crowd of Liverpool supporters that they can’t drink on the train.”
UPDATE: The Tory supporting, evening Standard run website This is London reports that the Government are considering adopting the alcohol ban on public transport nationwide.
- Elsewhere today, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg visits London to give Boris some advice on law and order
