Food supplier in the subway: What does the rule say about e-scooters?

Food supplier in the subway: What does the rule say about e-scooters?

An unusual incident in the Vienna subway causes excitement and questions. A messenger of food has apparently dared to go into the subway with a moped, which violates the applicable transport rules of the Viennese lines. This aroused the attention of the passengers who were amazed at the unexpected image of a moped in the subway.

In Vienna there are clear guidelines for the transport of bicycles in the subway: They may only be taken outside of peak times, i.e. on weekdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m., as well as on weekends and on public holidays. But for the food supplier it seemed as if this regulation did not apply, regardless of whether he was on an e-scooter or a traditional moped with an internal combustion engine.

The travel rules of the Viennese lines

The Viennese lines have strict regulations, but there seem to be exceptions in the hectic pace of everyday life. This incident raises questions of what the monitoring and enforcement of the regular transport guidelines looks like. For many passengers, the question arises whether a moped is not clearly more dangerous than a bicycle and whether such violations will continue to be tolerated.

Of course there are challenges for delivery services, especially in a city where traffic jams and long distances can delay the delivery of food. It remains uncertain whether the food messenger in the subway might want to save time. However, this action could continue to put the topic of transporting vehicles on public transport on the agenda and lead to new discussions.

It remains to be seen whether the Viennese lines will take measures to prevent such incidents. The discussion about the promotion of mopeds and other motorized means of transport in the subway could also serve as an imposition for a revision of the currently applicable rules so that both security and efficiency in local public transport is preserved.