'Genuinely cleaner and safer': Foreign tourists praise Delhi Metro
Two foreign tourists shared a viral video praising the Delhi Metro for its cleanliness, safety, and efficient air conditioning. They specifically highlighted the women-only coach as a significant feature that improved their travel experience.
Why it matters
The positive reception of public infrastructure by international visitors serves as a case study for urban planning and the effectiveness of gender-specific safety measures in public transport.
The Delhi Metro is no secret to the millions of people who use it every day. But for two foreign travellers, their first-hand experience of the network left them impressed enough to compare it favourably with underground transport systems in Western cities.The two women shared a video on Instagram highlighting what stood out to them during their time on the Delhi Metro, particularly the cleanliness, security arrangements and facilities for women.In the caption, shared by Instagram user @nomadiclovers_, they wrote that the Delhi Metro was “genuinely cleaner and safer than a lot of Western underground systems”.One of the first things they noticed was the security at the stations.
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