Woman's clever hack for getting a seat in crowded Mumbai local wows 3 million
India Today
A video filmed on a local train in Mumbai is gaining attention for showing a commuter's unique way to secure a seat during rush hour.
In Mumbai’s famously crowded local trains, getting a seat during rush hour can feel like winning a lottery. But one commuter recently came up with a clever solution and over 3 million people gave a nod to her idea.
The clip, shared on Instagram by user Madhubala, was filmed inside a Virar-bound train on the city’s busy suburban railway network.
In the video, the woman opened her backpack to reveal a small portable folding stool she had carried along for the journey. With trains often packed during peak hours and seats nearly impossible to find, the compact stool offered her an unusual but effective solution.
She carefully placed the stool in a small gap inside the crowded compartment, adjusting it so it fits between standing passengers without disturbing anyone. Moments later, she comfortably sat down while other passengers looked on with surprise and amusement.
As she settled in her improvised seat, the woman said, “Virar local mein baithne ke liye idea chahiye. Seat hi seat hai (Need an idea to get a seat in the Virar local. Seats everywhere)”.
Watch the video here:
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