Surprise sellers silenced
The street magazine *Surprise* may continue to be sold at train stations. However, there is one significant restriction: it may no longer be promoted by shouting. This was decided by SBB.
The street magazine *Surprise* may continue to be sold at train stations. However, there is one significant restriction: it may no longer be promoted by shouting. This was decided by SBB.
As reported by the commuter newspaper *News*, even vigorous gesturing is no longer permitted. These restrictions were imposed after SBB initially attempted to ban *Surprise* vendors from its train stations entirely at the end of last year. It was only after the street magazine made SBB’s termination public that a new contract was finally reached. However, the magazine had to make some concessions. «We’re just glad we’re still allowed to sell our magazine at all,» Surprise Managing Director Fred Lauener told News. He finds it hard to understand, however, why others—such as carnival revelers selling badges—are still allowed to make a loud commotion on the station grounds. “We accepted the new conditions so as not to jeopardize the contract.” These now also include a ban on sales on weekends.
As reported by the commuter newspaper *News*, even vigorous gesturing is no longer permitted. These restrictions were imposed after SBB initially attempted to ban *Surprise* vendors from its train stations entirely at the end of last year. It was only after the street magazine made SBB’s termination public that a new contract was finally reached. However, the magazine had to make some concessions. «We’re just glad we’re still allowed to sell our magazine at all,» Surprise Managing Director Fred Lauener told News. He finds it hard to understand, however, why others—such as carnival revelers selling badges—are still allowed to make a loud commotion on the station grounds. “We accepted the new conditions so as not to jeopardize the contract.” These now also include a ban on sales on weekends.
