Using hand truck in the public transport.

zkaro

Is it allowed and does it cost any extra to use the hand truck in the public transport. E.g. I'm thinking buying 3-4 computer cases or a small night stand and then take LUAS+train to get home.

What would be the least crowded hours to do it, to not disturb any passengers? Trains seems to be quite empty after 8pm.

coylemj

Red or Green line?

zkaro

Green, from e.g. from downtown to Broombridge

cbreeze

I've seen wheelchairs, buggies, electric scooters etc on the Luas. I don't think there is anything in the regulations to prevent the hand truck. The regulations are here:

https://luas.ie/luas-byelaws.html

there is something about not using a skateboard on board a tram in the list of things one can't do.

Strumms

you are not allowed….

b) act in a manner that is a nuisance or a danger to any person

(y) place or use any object on a light rail vehicle or light railway in a manner that is or ‘may’ become a danger to life or health, the operation and maintenance of a light rail vehicle or light railway or would otherwise interfere with the proper operation of a light rail vehicle or light railway,

problem would be as far as I can see… manoeuvring the hand truck onto the tram and again off it…that is not without risk.

a lot of people trying to get on and off in a hurry, one person gets a bang of the bottom plate of a hand truck into the shin, ‘ kindly sir, watch where you are going ‘ is unlikely to be the given response. That’s going to hurt.

zkaro

Thank you, then I'll search for some other way.

Strumms

If it’s not busy I’d say go for it but could be a bit dangerous if any way busy with kids, old people etc.

the boss of me

Speaking as a bus driver I wouldn't have a problem with it. Wheelchairs , buggies and electric scooters are carried every day. Occasionally musicians get on wheeling their equipment on hand trucks. No charge and no problem in my opinion 👍

the boss of me