Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride
The operator of the Teufelsrad amusement ride at Oktoberfest is providing free cycling shorts to women to prevent upskirting. This initiative follows an investigation that uncovered thousands of voyeuristic videos of women on the ride circulating online.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing issue of digital sexual harassment and the limitations of current laws in protecting individuals from non-consensual filming in public spaces.
The ride’s operator has given out more than 100 pairs of shorts to women and girls wearing dresses. The ride’s operator has given out more than 100 pairs of shorts to women and girls wearing dresses. Germany Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride Investigation revealed thousands of voyeuristic videos taken on Munich beer festival’s Teufelsrad or Devil’s Wheel
Prefer the Guardian on Google Women have been given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on a famous amusement ride at the Oktoberfest in Munich, after an investigation revealed tens of thousands of voyeuristic videos circulating online.
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