‘This Will Motivate Spitting…’: Installation Of Mumbai Metro's Dedicated Spit Box Draws Mixed Reactions From Netizens
Mumbai: A dedicated 'spit box' installed at a Mumbai Metro station has sparked a debate on social media, with some users welcoming it as a practical solution to public spitting while others question whether providing such a facility could rather encourage the habit. A picture of the facility has gone viral on X, showing a touchless bin installed at a Mumbai Metro station with the caption as, “My…
A touchless spit box installed at a Mumbai Metro station has ignited a social media debate. Some users welcomed the practical solution, arguing it could prevent commuters from spitting on walls and floors. "Better than spitting on the walls or floor or in the trash can," one user wrote. However, others questioned whether the facility could inadvertently encourage the habit.
"I was under the impression that carrying ghutka on the metro is prohibited. But was shocked to see a spit bin at Gundavali stn! Wouldn t this further encourage ghutka consumption?" one user expressed concern over the initiative. The facility, described as "the World s First Defined Place To Spit," features logos of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maha Mumbai Metro, encouraging commuters to "Be Responsible."
It urges users to spit in the bin, providing instructions in Marathi and English. The move has sparked discussion on whether designated spit boxes effectively tackle public spitting or if stricter enforcement and behavioral changes are needed instead.
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