New restrictions for passengers introduced in Almaty metro
Tengrinews.kz – New rules have been introduced in the Almaty metro: passengers are now banned from carrying certain mobility devices.
What is now banned in the metro
The metro said the new restrictions were introduced under Order No. 519-p of June 23 “On the Introduction of Restrictions on the Transportation of Certain Mobility Devices in the Almaty Metro.”Passengers are now prohibited from carrying or transporting the following in metro carriages:
electric bicycles;electric scooters;bicycles, except children’s bicycles;skateboards;electric unicycles and other similar mobility devices.
The press service explained that the measures were adopted to ensure the safety of passengers and employees, as well as to improve transport and fire safety.
What the restrictions do not apply to
However, the rules provide for a number of exceptions. Passengers may still enter the metro with the following mobility devices and items:
folding non-electric bicycles in a cover;folding non-electric mobility devices in a cover;baby strollers;wheelchairs.
The metro asked passengers to follow the new rules and treat the restrictions with understanding.