Delhi Metro's Crackdown on Male Passengers in Women-Only Coaches
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has penalized over 1,900 male passengers for entering women-only coaches in the first half of the year. A series of awareness initiatives, special drives, and announcements have been implemented to curb this issue. Each violation carries a Rs 250 penalty.
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In a bid to enforce coach reservation rules, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has cracked down on over 1,900 male passengers for entering women-only coaches, official data reveals.
The penalty for violating this rule is Rs 250, according to DMRC officials. Between January and June, 1,906 male passengers were penalized, with the highest number of 443 violations occurring in May.
DMRC Principal Executive Director Anuj Dayal emphasized ongoing efforts to raise awareness, including in-train announcements and social media campaigns. The first coach of every Delhi Metro train is reserved for women, and signages indicate where these coaches stop. Special drives with quick reaction teams are also in place to catch violators.
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