A viral video depicting women in Mumbai entering a moving local train has sparked concerns about the safety and infrastructure of the city’s public transportation system. The video captures a common scene in Mumbai, where commuters rush to board a moving train before it comes to a complete stop.
However, many glamorise such action as ‘spirit of Mumbai’. It is in fact a reflection of substandard living conditions and inadequate infrastructure. The video has reignited discussions about the challenges faced by Mumbai’s commuters, especially during peak hours when overcrowding on local trains is a common occurrence.
Some have also highlighted the historical context of Mumbai’s overcrowded local trains, pointing out that Bollywood once glamorised ‘Bombay Dream’, which attracted massive migration to the city in the 1970s. The reality today, however, is that millions of Mumbaikars continue to face daily hardships during their commutes.
