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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2017

Madrid launches campaign to prevent 'manspreading' on transit system

Madrid officials announced that new signs would go up in its city buses, depicting a seated figure whose open legs are partially blocking the seats next to him. Next to the figure is a large red “X.” Similar signs are expected to appear on the city’s Metro system as well.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Caltrain begins courtesy campaign via social media

The campaign, called “Caltrain Manners,” is the result of a recent online survey, where passengers were asked what annoyed them most about their fellow riders. Caltrain tallied the results to determine the three worst passenger gaffes.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2013

MARTA launches rider conduct policy

Under “Ride with Respect,” prohibited activities include solicitation; selling goods or services; loud music; spitting; littering; eating on transit vehicles; and fighting. The agency is also increasing its police presence, adding security cameras to vehicles and made available to customers an app to report problems.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2012

How to behave on public transportation

Stay on the right side of escalators or stairs, is the first gem in this list put together by San Francisco-based news site SFist.com.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2010

Milwaukee man fined for cursing on bus

The man, who is new to the area, said he didn't know about the law and that he will fight the ticket since the rule is not posted anywhere in the bus.

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