Massage service added on the train netizens called for improvement of toilets
4hw.com.cn: Russian media reported on June 12 that India's train service will bring passengers an 'unexpected' new benefit: head and foot massage service. However, not everyone was excited about the new project, and many netizens criticized it.
According to the "Russia today" television website reported on June 10, a local railway official revealed that recently, 39 trains from Indore, central Indian state, will provide passengers with this newly launched massage service. In a tweet released on June 8, the official said that these massage services are expected to bring about US $28800 (US $1, about 6.91 yuan -- Ben's note) a year.
It is reported that three to five masseuses will be arranged on each train launching this service, and the Indian Railway Department will provide them with special identity certificates. Their service fee is about US $1.50 per person. The railway company also hopes the move will boost ticket sales.
However, not everyone was excited about the launch of the service. Critics posted on twitter that these resources could have been better used. A twitter user questioned why this service should be provided when the train toilet facilities are 'deteriorating'. Others also expressed the same view that in addition to massage for passengers, there are a series of more urgent and urgent problems to be solved than massage service.
Some netizens said that the priority should be better garbage disposal and ensuring women's safety, rather than investing money in massage. Some netizens pointed out that look at the real situation of the carriage. People can't even go to the toilet.
However, some people are very optimistic about the service. They welcome the launch of the service, think it is conducive to providing more employment opportunities, and call for wider promotion of the service throughout India.