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London Mayor Bans Subway Boozing

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(Newser) – One of the first acts of the newly elected mayor of London was to ban drinking alcohol on London's Tube subway system and buses, USA Today reports. The ban, which was a campaign pledge by Boris Johnson, will take effect Sunday. Public drinking has been commonplace in Britain for decades.

"Too many people have the unpleasant experience of sitting opposite someone swigging a can of lager," said Johnson. "I'm determined to improve the safety and security of public transport."

London Mayor Boris Johnson prefers cabs to the city's Tube system. He has fulfilled a campaign pledge by banning alcohol on London's buses and famous Tube system.
London Mayor Boris Johnson prefers cabs to the city's Tube system. He has fulfilled a campaign pledge by banning alcohol on London's buses and famous Tube system.   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
Passengers jostle to enter London's Waterloo Underground Station. A new ban on drinking on London's transport system takes effect Sunday.
Passengers jostle to enter London's Waterloo Underground Station. A new ban on drinking on London's transport system takes effect Sunday.   (Getty Images)
Public alcohol consumption is accepted in Britain, but a new ban on drinking on London's famous Tube system takes effect Sunday.
Public alcohol consumption is accepted in Britain, but a new ban on drinking on London's famous Tube system takes effect Sunday.   (Getty Images)
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