Conditions of carriage

The Local Public Transport (LPT) is provided by the company Alilaguna S.p.A. in compliance with the enclosed ‘Conditions of carriage’. Passengers using the service of Alilaguna are asked to observe and comply with these General Condition of Transport to enable that the LPT can function with the maximum security and punctuality. As well as the General Conditions listed below they are also requested to adhere to any notices posted or verbal requests made by Alilaguna or their personnel. Passengers are also obliged to comply with the rules and regulations dictated by Italian legislation, of the Veneto Region and other relevant authorities.

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Index

The provision and correct use of tickets
Alilaguna Liabilities
Passengers with mobility problems
Transportation of Objects and/or Animals
Safety standards, restrictions and penalties
Travel tickets and passes validity checks on board
Imob card and reductions
Complaints and requests for reimbursement

The provision and correct use of tickets

Passengers using the service of the Alilaguna transport must by law (art. 37 of L.R. 30/10/1998 No.25) be in possession of a valid ticket for the full duration of their journey. By this it is intended from when the passenger boards the vehicle until they disembark, except in the below circumstances. The ticket must be purchased prior to boarding the vehicle from the Alilaguna ticket office, authorized vendors or available automatic ticket machines. Received tickets have to be checked by the customer, wrong tickets must be immediately reported at the ticket office. Once in possession of a ticket and before boarding the vehicle, passengers must validate the ticket using the appropriate machine. If these are not available or not working then the passenger must present their ticket to the inspectors or crew when boarding. The ticket must be retained for the entire journey; it is not transferable and must be presented when requested by Alilaguna member of staff or other authorized personnel. The ticket is valid until the passenger disembarks unless:

Round trip tickets, which allow passenger to use the return journey within 30 days from the validation of the ticket. Tickets must be validated again on the day of the return journey.
24 or 72 hour valid tickets, allows the passenger to change, use different routes and multiples Alilaguna lines, as long as this is within the time limit of the ticket purchased. Validity starts upon ticket issue.

Alilaguna Liabilities

Alilaguna assumes no liability for any delays and/or failure to perform total or partial, and/or suspension or interruption of the service LPT, due to force de majeure, public safety, causes beyond their control for example strikes whether of not pre-announced, public disturbances, natural disasters, actions by the competent Authority. Any temporary detours (change of route) decided by the Local Competent Authorities will not cause any cost changes to passengers and /or right to refund or compensation. Where there is a service interruption of LPT due to mechanical failure, Alilaguna is committed to restore the normal service as soon as possible. The carrier’s liability is governed by the Art 1681 of the Italian Civil Code. The carrier is liable only during the duration of the journey, until the passenger disembark the vehicle.

Passengers with mobility problems

The LPT service is also accessible by people with reduced mobility on the appropriate, adapted vehicles in accordance with the law, using the specially equipped spaces onboard. Access to LPT for people with reduced mobility may be limited by the cabin crew for safety reasons.

Transportation of Objects and/or animals

Transportation of Objects

Bags or other objects can be transported with the following conditions:

Every traveller equipped with a regular ticket, may carry free of charge one hand luggage to a maximum sum of 120 cm and one suitcase to a maximum sum of 160 cm.
For luggage, parcels or other items such as musical instruments, skis, etc larger than dimensions described above, passenger is required to purchase an additional ticket for each piece.
Can be carried free of charge per passenger one of the following items: shopping trolley (with dimensions above), baby prams and folded pushchairs for children.
Luggage including backpacks and parcels must be laid on the ground or in the designated areas so as not to cause inconvenience to other passengers. They cannot be placed on seats or otherwise preventing access to them.
It is forbidden the transport of hazardous materials or bad smelling items which may contaminate the vehicle or disturb other passengers.

Alilaguna S.p.A. is not responsible for the theft or loss of passengers personal belonging, luggage and /or their content during the journey or whilst waiting for the vehicle. All objects eventually found will be kept for a maximum period of 7 (seven) days and, unless expressively claimed, will be taken per law, to the Local Council offices where the belonging was found.
Considering the particular characteristics of transport of people and goods within the Venetian lagoon, Alilaguna vehicles allow this under the special conditions set by Alilaguna and according to the tariff rules. The goods must be packed in suitable containers and can be transported on trolleys, without causing damage and/or discomfort to other passengers and result in damage to the Alilaguna vehicle. The transport of the goods must be authorised by the head of command sole discretion. The goods must be laid on the ground of in special areas designated by the crew, so as not cause inconvenience to other travellers.

Transport of animals

Are allowed free of charges with a maximum of one per passenger:

Guide dogs must be muzzled.
Small, medium or large dog size as long as held in passenger arms and muzzled.
Other small animals (cats, birds, etc..) provided they are in containers, cages or any other containers to a maximum sum of 120 cm. The passenger is required to purchase an additional ticket for each piece.
The cages and containers must prevent, even accidentally, physical contact with the outside during transport and must be kept so as not to cause any discomfort and /or damage to people or objects.

The transport of such animals (except guide dogs) may be legally restricted or excluded if in the crew opinion the vehicle is crowded or if the transport itself endangers the safety of other passengers. The person accompany the animal is completely responsible for any damages caused to people or objects as a direct or indirect consequence of the animal’s behaviour.

Safety standards, restrictions and penalties

For everything not specifically mentioned below and regarding Police, security and regulations of the transport services the law DRP No.753 of 11/07/1980 will apply. Passengers must take every precaution necessary for their own safety, as well as that of any person, animal or objects they are responsible for. Transport can be refused by Alilaguna personnel in the case of overcrowding or when the safety of other people onboard is in question. Staff can deny boarding to passengers who are drunk and disorderly, who are not adhering to the General Conditions of transport, disturbing other passengers, without reimbursement. Passengers are required to give up their seat to other passengers with disabilities, as well as the elderly, pregnant women and passengers with children. It is allowed to speak to the crew only regarding information related to the service, or incidents such as illnesses, harassment and mechanical issues. It is forbidden for all passengers and will be punishable by the law, the following violations:

To board the vehicle without a valid ticket.
Getting on and off the vehicle from unauthorized access or locations other than those prescribed, and when the vehicle is moving.
To occupy more than one seat or obstruct exits or passengers , and not following the instructions of company personnel.
To open the windows of the vehicle, if it disturbs other users.
Throwing objects from windows.
Leaning out the windows with the vehicle in motion.
To smoke onboard, at platforms and on company premises.
To operate, except in case of serious and imminent danger, the opening of doors, as well as any device installed on emergency vehicles and as such highlighted.
To cause damage of any kind or nature to the vehicle or the company premises.
To leave in the company premises or transport vehicles cylinders of compressed gases, liquefied or solvents, any kind of explosive, harmful or corrosive materials.
Access to the vehicle with prohibited animals, weapons, material, objects which due to their volume, shape or nature, may result in being dangerous for travellers and/or harm the passengers.
To distract the staff while driving the vehicle, to prevent or hinder them in carrying out their functions and ask to get on or off the vehicle in a place other than the established as a designated stop.
To sing, platy, shout to act in an inappropriate or harassing way, such as to cause discomfort or annoyance to others.
To board the vehicle in a state of intoxication, physical or mental conditions that do not allow the proper use of the service or risk harming himself and others.
To exercise any commercial activity, distribute or post printed articles or advertisement purposes, without authorization from Alilaguna.
To board the vehicle with indecent clothing or signs of contagious diseases that may damage or cause annoyance to the other passengers. Except in cases of emergency.

Travel tickets and passes validity checks on board

Onboard the regularity of the travel in controlled by Alilaguna S.p.A. by the personnel on board and by company inspectors, equipped with uniforms and company identification badges. Company inspectors also carry spot checks during the journey. In the case where an irregularity is detected (for example: no ticket, already used ticket, ticket price is no longer valid, etc..) the passenger will be invited to purchase the ticket at ordinary fare with the addition of extra € 1,00 for each ticket. In the event that you refuse to pay the staff of Alilaguna S.p.A, after having informed the competent local authorities will invite to disembark at the first pier available.

Imob card and reductions

Imob cardholders are eligible for the reduced rate called “Carta Venezia”. To be eligible for a reduction is necessary to present the card at the ticket office. Children under 6 years of age are entitle to free transport. On some routes there is a reduced rate for groups of at least 20 people with no luggage. For detailed information please contact the Alilaguna’s headquarters.

Complaints and requests for reimbursement

In case of dispute, the passenger must promptly contact the first available Alilaguna ticket office asking them to fill in the form “customer complaint”. The user will be required to fill the form in all its parts and hand it to the ticket office or send it to the following email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Any refund claim form must be accompanied by copy/ies of valid travel ticket/s. Complaints and/or requests for reimbursement will not be considered with any exceptions in the following cases:

if written notice is made at a later date to 15 days from the date of the disputed service.
If the form “customer complaint” does not compile properly in all parts.

Alilaguna will verify claims and/or requests for reimbursement and make the necessary investigations. Then will contact the customer and at the address provided. Under no circumstances there is the possibility of immediate refund at the ticket office Alilaguna.