In public spaces, governments provide various facilities to ease the public’s daily life. However, while using these conveniences, it’s wise to exercise caution, as some can pose risks.
Public No Longer Allowed to Walk on Escalators in Nagoya, Japan Effective from Sunday, 1 October, a new law has been put into effect in Nagoya City, Japan, which prohibits the general public from walking on escalators.Previously, users were instructed to stand on the left side, allowing those in a hurry to pass on the right. However, the new law permits users on both sides to stand quietly without walking or running on escalators.
Such behaviour included passengers losing their balance while running on escalators and colliding with others, leading to falls.