The Waltham-based company’s security screening technology, which appeared to surprise many fans, debuted at Boston’s TD Garden over the weekend, along with a new bag policy. Baggage rules that went into effect Saturday limit the size of bags participants can carry to the size of a postcard. Limits are 6 inches long, 4 inches high, and 1.5 inches thick. Exceptions will be made for Boston Pro Shop bags, diaper bags and medical needs, the fine print says. Fans with bags that do not comply with the regulations will be directed to leave their bags at his company, Mobile His Locker located at Legends His Way, where he will pay a $15 fee. Jane Clark said of the change: “We are season ticket holders and there was nothing. We were not notified that anything like this was happening.” “If I had been with them, there would have been a little announcement or something to let us know,” said Leanne Maya, who did not meet the bag limit for Monday afternoon’s Bruins game. “Yes, I’ll put it back in the car.” The bag policy went into effect Saturday, when the Boston Bruins played the Los Angeles Kings, but the venue posted it on its social media platforms Sunday. One reaction on social media was: “Wow. Good job on notifying customers in advance of a new policy that is extremely unpopular and inconvenient.” Many responses questioned the practicality of such a small bag. One reaction on social media read: “I hope my EpiPen fits into something that small.” “Not only can you barely fit tampons in a bag that size, I have Invisalign, but I have to bring a case, travel toothbrush, etc.” Toothpaste, keys, ID, credit card and more. Debit card, and my phone,” another fan wrote. TD Garden officials said the changes to baggage rules were made to coincide with the introduction of security screening equipment from Waltham-based Evolve Technology. Evolv says its device, already in use at other regional venues, uses sensors and artificial intelligence technology to help fans pass through checkpoints without emptying their pockets or bags. Inspect hidden weapons.
The Waltham-based company’s security screening technology, which appeared to surprise many fans, debuted at Boston’s TD Garden over the weekend, along with a new bag policy.
Baggage rules that went into effect Saturday limit the size of bags participants can carry to the size of a postcard. Limits are 6 inches long, 4 inches high, and 1.5 inches thick.
The fine print says exceptions will be made for Boston Pro Shop bags, diaper bags and medical needs. Fans with bags that do not comply with regulations will be directed to leave their bags at the Mobile Locker Company located at Legends Way for a $15 fee.
Jane Clark said of the change: “We are season ticket holders and there was nothing. We were not notified that anything like this was happening.”
“If I had been with them, there would have been a little announcement or something to let us know,” said Leanne Maya, who did not meet the bag limit for Monday afternoon’s Bruins game. “Okay, let’s go back to the car.”
The bag policy went into effect Saturday, when the Boston Bruins faced the Los Angeles Kings, but the venue posted it on its social media platforms Sunday.
One user on social media said: “Wow. Great job of giving customers advance notice of a new policy that is extremely unpopular and inconvenient.”
Many responses questioned the practicality of such a small bag.
One reaction on social media read: “I wish my EpiPen would fit into something that small.”
Another fan wrote: “Not only can I barely fit tampons in a bag that size, I also have Invisalign. I carry my case, travel toothbrush and toothpaste, keys, ID, credit and debit cards, and cell phone. I need to go,” he wrote.
TD Garden officials said the changes to baggage rules were made to coincide with the introduction of security screening equipment from Waltham-based Evolve Technology.
Evolv says its device, already in use at other regional venues, uses sensors and artificial intelligence technology to help fans pass through checkpoints without emptying their pockets or bags. Inspect hidden weapons.
