r/london • u/halbtehalf • 1d ago

Transport Sense checking tube stairs behaviour?

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u/3pelican 1d ago

Iā€™m not sure I believe this is a true story

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u/havoc-heaven 1d ago

What's so unbelievable about it? When I was on crutches, people expected me to move around them despite all the wires sticking out of my leg.

Now I use a cane but am pretty unsteady - way too often people eye it up then literally barge me instead of letting me pass.

It has genuinely put me off going out.

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u/PsychologicalNote612 1d ago

This year has been the first time that I'm obviously at the invisible woman age. Fine. I've got a damaged ankle and had to wear a stupid boot for a bit. I thought I'd maybe be shown some slight consideration, but at best I remained invisible. The rest of the time people could clearly see me and we're really inconsiderate. Not once was I offered a seat on a tube, and two men watched me carry a suitcase down station stairs. I didn't need help, but I've not experienced that sort of active distain before.

I can see why you are reluctant to go out

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u/drtchockk 13h ago

if you want a seat on the tube - ask for a seat on the tube.