Metro bans commercial spaces in Bellas Artes station; issues new regulations for vendors

The Mexico City Metro system has implemented a ban on new commercial spaces within the Bellas Artes station and introduced a new regulation aimed at curbing noise pollution from vendors. The "Regulation for the installation, operation, verification and security of commercial premises and/or spaces assigned and/or owned by the Collective Transport System" was published in the Official Gazette.

Under the new rules, vendors are explicitly forbidden from using sound systems, radios, horns, loudspeakers, or shouting to attract customers. This measure seeks to eliminate auditory contamination within the stations. Violations of these noise restrictions can result in fines ranging from 50 to 200 Units of Measurement and Update (UMAS).

Furthermore, the regulation prohibits the use of commercial spaces as storage for supplies, materials, or furniture that contravene their intended purpose. Vendors are also restricted from selling products outside their authorized scope. The use of escalators, elevators, conveyor belts, or trains for transporting merchandise or waste is also forbidden.

Commercial establishments are required to manage their waste effectively, collecting and removing garbage at least twice daily between 12:00 and 18:00 hours. Garbage cannot be stored within or around the premises, necessitating a proper waste disposal plan.