In Dhaka, local buses are the cheapest and one of the most common ways of getting around. Each bus is supposed to have a certain number of seats allocated for women passengers, but said passengers often find men occupying those seats. Why do men do so, and why do women feel reluctant to reclaim the seats reserved for them? As part of a study, we asked a few regular commuters, both male and female, about their perspectives and experiences regarding this issue.
In Dhaka, local buses are the cheapest and one of the most common ways of getting around. Each bus is supposed to have a certain number of seats allocated for women passengers, but said passengers often find men occupying those seats. Why do men do so, and why do women feel reluctant to reclaim the seats reserved for them? As part of a study, we asked a few regular commuters, both male and female, about their perspectives and experiences regarding this issue.
