Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Trolebús Passenger Pays Double to Hold Two Seats Until Supervisor Intervenes

A video of the Perisur exchange spread online, highlighting that CDMX rules do not permit reserving a seat by paying twice.

El joven ocupó un asiento con su mochila y se negó a cederlo pese a las quejas de otros pasajeros. Foto: Especial (Captura de video)
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • On Line 12 at Perisur, a young rider told the driver he would pay two fares to occupy a second seat for his backpack.
  • A fellow passenger lifted the backpack and sat down as others challenged the move, which the young man called a violation of his rights.
  • A Trolebús supervisor stepped in and stated there is no regulation allowing someone to reserve a seat by paying double.
  • After the clarification, the rider yielded the space and another passenger kept the seat, with no aggressive escalation reported.
  • The video went viral under the moniker “Lord Trolebús,” drawing mixed reactions online and no reported legal action or policy change.