It is legal to ask for money in the trains

Nina23 · 2023-04-18T13:41:01+00:00

We are so glad you are here! Exchange your ideas and connect with other passengers, share your expertise, ask or answer questions! Stay tuned.

Nina23

Hello. Today at 15:25 on the S12 direction Schaffhausen there was a woman asking passengers for money. She is leaving sheets that say: “I don’t have a job and I have no future. I don’t have money to feed my son. It would be helpful if you can give me some money. Thank you.”

RolandP

Hello Nina23

No, begging is prohibited in trains:

Die Ausübung eines Gewerbes oder Handwerks, Betteln, die Werbung, das Durchführen von Gaben -und Unterschriftensammlungen und das Befragen von Reisenden in den Zügen und Anlagen sind nur mit dem ausdrücklichen Einverständnis der Transportunternehmen gestattet.

Next time, please inform the train staff or call the SBB Police 0800 117 117.

Best regards,
Roland