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| Johnson bans drink on transport | |
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| Plans to ban the drinking of alcohol on London's transport system have been unveiled by new mayor Boris Johnson. | Plans to ban the drinking of alcohol on London's transport system have been unveiled by new mayor Boris Johnson. |
| He joined London's transport commissioner Peter Hendy to set out a timeline for bringing in the measure. | He joined London's transport commissioner Peter Hendy to set out a timeline for bringing in the measure. |
| The ban on the Tube, buses, trams and Docklands Light Railway was one of Mr Johnson's election pledges. | |
| It is also part of a wider strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour. New posters were also unveiled advising passengers of the no-alcohol policy. | It is also part of a wider strategy to tackle anti-social behaviour. New posters were also unveiled advising passengers of the no-alcohol policy. |
| Mr Johnson said: "I firmly believe that if we drive out so-called minor crime then we will be able to get a firm grip on more serious crime. | Mr Johnson said: "I firmly believe that if we drive out so-called minor crime then we will be able to get a firm grip on more serious crime. |
| "That's why from 1 June the drinking of alcohol will be banned from the Tube, tram, bus, and Docklands Light Railway." | |
| 'Firm approach' | |
| Mr Hendy said: "I am sure that cutting out boozing on public transport will be welcomed by our passengers and staff." | Mr Hendy said: "I am sure that cutting out boozing on public transport will be welcomed by our passengers and staff." |
| The ban on the London Overground will take a little longer as Transport for London has to apply to the Department for Transport for permission to enforce the bar the consumption of alcohol. | |
| Don Shenker, Chief Executive of Alcohol Concern, said: "Public drinking and the behaviour sometimes associated with it can, and does, deeply affect people's ability to enjoy public spaces. | Don Shenker, Chief Executive of Alcohol Concern, said: "Public drinking and the behaviour sometimes associated with it can, and does, deeply affect people's ability to enjoy public spaces. |
| "Taking a firm approach to public drinking in this way sends a strong message that public drunkenness is socially unacceptable." | "Taking a firm approach to public drinking in this way sends a strong message that public drunkenness is socially unacceptable." |