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I don't know how much of it is culture exactly -- I find at Toronto's Bloor-Yonge station that people often do this -- they line up in two columns by the doors
by lstamour 9y ago
I don't know how much of it is culture exactly -- I find at Toronto's Bloor-Yonge station that people often do this -- they line up in two columns by the doors to let folks off before entering. I won't say it's done perfectly, but regular commuters seem to know it, here. It makes sense from a self-interest perspective: the faster you clear a path and allow folks off, the faster you can get on before the doors start closing. All bets are off at most other stations in Toronto though, they're often not busy enough for it to become an expected behaviour.
- Zancarius 9y agoAlthough it's been years since I've been overseas, I recall seeing similar behavior in Australia (no idea if it's changed; I doubt it). People waiting to board the train would let the people on the train disembark before attempting to board themselves. I'd imagine anyone forcing their way on would be met with an unwelcome reception. As you said, it's just common sense.
- kysol 9y agoWe do, not 100% of the time, but damn close (usually non-locals and jerks that will push in past those coming off). As for Japan, I was amazed when taking the trams down in the south where, from what I remember, you got on via the back doors (taking a ticket, which was optional some times depending on the trip), then you would slowly move forward to the front to pay on departure via a coin collector near the driver. Change machines were also on the trams. The ride and transaction was seamless as everyone always had correct change, the collection of money took little to no time (we're talking nobody really stopped, drop money in, keep walking) and because everyone was entering and leaving the assigned doors, everything just worked.