The Delhi metro's first coach became reserved for ladies on the 2nd of October on father of the nation, Gandhiji's Birthday. As a girl it was a piece of good news for me. But I did not expect a lot from it, being familiar with the law implementation and following of the city. On that day itself lot of male passengers were found aboard on the ladies special ompartment, some out of unawareness, some out of ignorance and rest due to indifference. Then our Government came up with the idea of imposing a fine of Rs.200 on those found travelling in the compartment.Well it is not quite clear as to what effect it had on those people who are always in need of a seat more than the ladies and elderly. Though when I got to travel in metro after the commonwealth games holidays were over I sort of liked the experience.
After a long period of travelling in the overcrowded metros I was relieved to see a compartment where you could see some parts of the train rather than just the frustrated or confused faces& faces. It was also a big relief from the uncles who are always in a hurry and always willing to push you to their way through. It has proved to be a good point for the women in the city who otherwise don't feel safe in the city of Delhi. Plus now you don't need to stand in front of all the male passengers sitting in fronnt of you and never feeling the need of getting up and offering the seat. However still it cannot be called a complete success because regardless of the repetitve announcements, warnings through employees of metro and the fine you still can find one or two uncles and boys standing their in between all the 'ladies'
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