It may come as a surprise but the use of vapes and electronic cigarettes is not currently banned on the Tyne and Wear Metro. But that could be about to change as Nexus are proposing a change to byelaws which would ban the use of both on the network (including trains and stations), in the same way that cigarettes currently are.<\/p>\n
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In order for Nexus to create a new Metro byelaw, a 28 day consultation period is now underway (as required by the Department for Transport).<\/p>\n
If after this consultation, the proposal is approved, it will allow Nexus to prosecute those caught vaping on Metro trains and at Metro stations. Anyone caught will face a fine of up to \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n
Anyone who wishes to make comments on the consultation can find out more information at https:\/\/www.nexus.org.uk\/metro\/looking-after-our-customers\/conditions-carriage-and-byelaws<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It may come as a surprise but the use of vapes and electronic cigarettes is not currently banned on the Tyne and Wear Metro. But that could be about to change as Nexus are proposing a change to byelaws which … Continue reading