Overview

• Passengers holding open closing doors on BVG trains, trams, or buses will now face a €50 penalty, effective immediately.
• The new regulation is enforced by BVG security personnel to ensure compliance and improve operational reliability.
• Door malfunctions, attributed to intentional blocking, have caused approximately 200 monthly failures in U-Bahn operations, leading to costly repairs and service gaps.
• Blocking doors not only disrupts schedules but also poses safety risks, including potential passenger entrapment or injury.
• Weapons covered under Germany's national Weapons Act are now prohibited on BVG premises, with further policy adjustments expected in response to ongoing city debates on weapons-free zones.