Men, stay away from ladies’-only Metro coaches, warn women
TNN | Oct 26, 2018, 08:44 IST
HYDERABAD: Women in the city are determined to take back their space in the ‘ladies-only’ coaches in the Hyderabad Metro Rail.
Several women have voiced their ire on social media against men occupying the coaches set aside for them.
HMRL officials said a certain leeway was given for male commuters to follow the rules but promised that action would be taken against men entering ladies’ coaches.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) managing director N V S Reddy while responding to a comment on Twitter wrote that the agency would act against men who occupy ladies’-only coaches.
“Often women glance at each other, hoping that someone will speak up,” a commuter Naveena Ghanate tweeted recently.
Reddy said that the HMRL has put up boards alerting male commuters not to travel in ‘ladies-only’ coaches at Metro stations.
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL) officials said on social media that announcements were being made and staff members are sent to educate the public on the need to follow the rules. According to the LTMRHL authorities, surprise checks are often conducted to curb this menace.
The ‘ladies-only’ coaches were inaugurated on May 7.
Several women have voiced their ire on social media against men occupying the coaches set aside for them.
HMRL officials said a certain leeway was given for male commuters to follow the rules but promised that action would be taken against men entering ladies’ coaches.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) managing director N V S Reddy while responding to a comment on Twitter wrote that the agency would act against men who occupy ladies’-only coaches.
“Often women glance at each other, hoping that someone will speak up,” a commuter Naveena Ghanate tweeted recently.
Reddy said that the HMRL has put up boards alerting male commuters not to travel in ‘ladies-only’ coaches at Metro stations.
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL) officials said on social media that announcements were being made and staff members are sent to educate the public on the need to follow the rules. According to the LTMRHL authorities, surprise checks are often conducted to curb this menace.
The ‘ladies-only’ coaches were inaugurated on May 7.
FROM AROUND THE WEB
more from times of india Cities
LATEST VIDEOS
City
Amrapali directors got large chunk out of homebuyers' money, reveals audit report01:31- Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute: Litigant Iqbal Ansari receives threatening letter, cops detain one02:48
- Ahead of MP polls Rs 32 lakh seized in Indore, 14 people detained01:34
- Removal of CBI director illegal and criminal, says Congress chief Rahul Gandhi02:43
- Sardar Patel Memorial lecture: NSA Ajit Doval stresses on nation building11:16
- Man attacks Jagan Mohan Reddy inside Vizag airport, YSR Congress blames TDP00:55
- Speed boat carrying Maharashtra chief secretary capsizes off Mumbai coast03:50
- Amritsar train accident: Event organiser denies responsibility01:38
- Smriti Irani re-ignites Sabarimala debate, snubs feminists; makes 'blood-soaked napkin' jibe02:18
- Rajasthan: Girl allegedly raped inside govt college in Nagaur01:28
All Comments ()+^ Back to Top
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
HIDE