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A QR [Quick Response] Code is a barcode that can be scanned using a camera phone – technology that allows people to access a website relating to a product or service advertised on a poster, for example.<\/p>\n

The Glasgow Subway has a free-to-use wi-fi <\/a>system, enabling internet connection. <\/p>\n

A rise in the use of smartphones was key to the U-turn<\/a>, as campaigners – including the Royal Photographic Society – protested that an outright ban <\/a>would be impossible to police.<\/p>\n

However, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), denies it was concerned over any potential loss of advertising revenue if passengers were unable to photograph QR Codes.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said: ‘This is not the reason why there has been a decision by the organisation [SPT] that we recommend we don’t ban photography. <\/p>\n

‘No advertiser has said that if you ban photography we will no longer advertise with you.’ <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, more details have emerged on why the ban was put forward in the first place.<\/p>\n

SPT was advised by transport security officials to consider a photography ban as a direct result of the terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport in 2007 and the London Tube bombings of 2005, according to one insider.<\/p>\n

In a statement, SPT said: \u2018We recognise that the initial proposals were written at a time when there were real concerns over transport security but [we] did not predict the huge uptake in social media and availability of handheld devices with a built-in camera, which many of our customers use.’<\/p>\n

However, a final decision on whether the proposed ban on photography will be overturned will not be made until the end of the summer.<\/p>\n

The new byelaws will be discussed when the SPT board meets with 12 local authorities in August.<\/p>\n

The SPT adds: \u2018Responsible photography is something we continue to welcome and we will be revising our conditions of carriage to reflect that.’<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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