How not to hinder departure by bus or tram

‘Please step away from the door! Sorry to hear more!”

Frequent public transport users now hear the phrase again every day. It was cycling weather yesterday. Just like school and semester holidays. In many public transport systems today, people are so busy that they have to use at least three smartphones read through can watch.

But the instruction is easier to say than to carry out. There is often a wall of passengers in the way. Or a double stroller. Or a wet dog.

Or just know how far back to stand. The zones are only partially marked.

What many people do not know: the free zones are not determined by pressure sensors in the floor, but by discreet light barriers in the door area, which serve to ensure safety. If an object, a leg or often a backpack sticks into the covered space, the door cannot close.

Perfidious: The trucking companies rely on a variety of different vehicle models. The types of light displays vary, as do the charging cable plugs in 2015. However, a number of things are still universal:

«The door areas are sensitive places. We often find unnecessary gatherings there, even though there are still free seats or a lot of free space in the aisle,” says VBZ media spokeswoman Daniela Tobler. “That is why we are always happy when passengers help keep this area as free as possible. This makes it easier to get on and off quickly, which contributes to punctuality and ultimately benefits the passenger.”