Can I drink water if I’m not allowed to eat or drink?

Looking at local regulations, 4 of the top ten domestic subway companies clearly do not allow drinking water.

According to data from the Ministry of Transport, the current top ten cities in terms of rail transit operating mileage are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chongqing, Nanjing and Qingdao.

Among them, the customer service staff of the Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing and Qingdao subway clearly stated that "there are regulations prohibiting eating and drinking in the carriages, so you cannot drink water." A subway customer service staff in one place said: "When you are thirsty, you can get off the train and go to the platform to drink, and then get on the train after drinking."

Subway customer service staff in other places said that you can drink water or drinks, but You can't eat because the local regulations say "eating is prohibited." Many customer service staff also emphasized that special cases such as infants who need to eat are excluded.

Shenzhen Metro customer service said: "It doesn't matter if you take a sip of water." Chongqing Metro customer service said: "You can drink drinks and water. Try to avoid eating." Hangzhou Metro customer service said: "Passengers drink water. It won’t stop.”

Basic requirements for subway etiquette

1. Taking the elevator in a civilized manner: When taking the elevator, you should stand on the right side and give way to the left aisle for passengers in a hurry.

2. Keep quiet: don’t make loud noises in the station, don’t run on the platform; don’t play music outside; keep the volume down when answering the phone.

3. Be polite: On the platform, you must abide by the rules of "waiting according to the line" and do not cross the yellow safety line. Get off first, then get on, and obey the management of on-site personnel. Do not lean on the door, and keep your hands and fingers away from the gap between the body and the door.

4. Pay attention to courtesy: When queuing to get on the bus, if you encounter the elderly, sick, disabled, pregnant women and women with children, you should let them queue in front of you. In crowded situations, do not push others.