I thought it was still in effect, but my dh swears he saw some people getting out of the front car at the GF a week ago. I didn't see it myself. But he said..."I thought you said no one was allowed to ride up front in the monorail anymore???" Told him that was the rule. His response was "Well, I just saw some people get out of that car, followed by the driver." Now, perhaps they had just hopped in for a look-see and then got right out..don't know. But, I can't imagine any of the drivers making an exception on this ruling.