``Pokemon GO'' authorities' response to hot spots where people gather in German cities becomes a hot topic


On July 22, distribution has begun in Japan, and local governments and organizations are being forced to respond.Pokemon GO]. In the city of Dusseldorf, located in the northwest of Germany, authorities have been talking about hot spots where Pokemon trainers gather.

The topic is the small bridge "Girarde Bridge" in the center of Dusseldorf. This place has a pocket stop in the four corners of the bridge, and all pocket stops are accessible at the middle of the bridge. It is a popular spot where the lure module is always used. However, this bridge is a place where cars can pass, and it seems that people sitting on the edge of the sidewalk, hindering cars, and littering garbage.

The response of the city authorities for such problems is that they restrict car traffic during hours when there are many Pokemon trainers. Furthermore, if you have a new mobile toilet, or to increase the number of trash cans, local media is being carried out.RPIs told. In addition, the first food restaurant in the shopping mall near Girarde bridge offers services for Pokemon trainers, such as making products free according to the trainer level. Local bus companies are also planning to operate tourist buses around Pokemon Trainers for Pokestops and gyms.

Local Pokemon Trainers are also embarking on educational activities on the issues that are occurring at Girarde Bridge. Approximately 2,000 local Pokemon trainers participateFacebook groupThen, he created a poster that alerts him to "use the bridge neatly". Since then, the usage state seems to be getting better.