Women wait for a train in Shenzhen, where local authorities have rolled out a “women first” carriages scheme across the entire network. Photo: Weibo
Women wait for a train in Shenzhen, where local authorities have rolled out a “women first” carriages scheme across the entire network. Photo: Weibo

Chinese city of Shenzhen rolls out ‘women first’ subway carriages across entire network

Scheme aims to provide a hassle-free travel environment for female passengers, but most commuters are unimpressed

Women wait for a train in Shenzhen, where local authorities have rolled out a “women first” carriages scheme across the entire network. Photo: Weibo
Women wait for a train in Shenzhen, where local authorities have rolled out a “women first” carriages scheme across the entire network. Photo: Weibo
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