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Is it illegal to eat on a bus UK?

Hot drinks need to be in a travel-safe container, like a takeaway cup with a lid or a thermos. There are some exceptions: You can't drink alcohol on our buses. You can't eat or drink anything that will cause offence or upset other passengers.



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Yes, you may bring and eat cold food and drinks on board a bus (cold sandwiches, bottled water, candies...). For the comfort and safety of other passengers, hot food is not allowed on the bus. Note: Drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden on board.

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Alcohol and public transport Drinking alcohol is banned on many public transport services in the UK. For example, consuming alcohol or carrying an open container of alcohol isn't allowed on: TfL services (buses, trams, tubes and Docklands Light Railway) in London. Scotrail train services in Scotland.

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First of all they consider it a choking risk and secondly because of other kids allergies. Kids eating on the bus almost always leave a mess...

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What is the Hopper? Any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you're using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go.

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Pack healthy non-perishable snacks.
No matter if you're traveling by land, air or sea, your family can eat healthfully with these simple options: Whole or dried fruit. Nuts (pre-portioned into snack-size bags). Nut butters (travel packs are great for planes).

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TFL has a document published named the “TFL Conditions of Carriage”, which explains the house rules — no drinking booze, no smoking, no flash photography, no hoverboards (yes that's on there) — but there is no mention of food at all. Food is legally allowed to be consumed on TFL services.

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Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1,000 fine. For this reason, when we see someone trespassing, we have to stop all trains in the vicinity to remove trespassers, check for damage and clear blockages.

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You can obviously take out food from fast-food restaurants but for regular restaurants I don't think it is correct behaviour. I usually finish my dishes, I only order what I can eat. I believe that is what most people do. Sharing your dish with your friends/family is also common practice.

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