""I can count on one hand the number of times I have been offered a seat on the Tube," says Hannah Emberton, who is six months pregnant."
"TfL marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Baby on Board badge, which was introduced following research indicating that pregnant customers often stand for an average of five stops before being offered a seat."
"Emberton expressed discomfort in directly asking for a seat, stating, 'I feel anxious about asking someone to give up their seat as I worry it will be met with frustration.'"
"Deputy mayor for transport, Seb Dance, urged Londoners to 'be mindful of those who may need a seat more than them.'"
Hannah Emberton, six months pregnant, reports infrequent offers of seats on the Tube despite wearing a Baby on Board badge. Transport for London (TfL) launched this initiative 20 years ago to assist pregnant passengers, with over 80,000 badges distributed annually. Research indicated that pregnant individuals often stand for multiple stops before receiving a seat, with many never being offered one. Emberton expressed discomfort in asking for a seat, highlighting a lack of social awareness among commuters. TfL has introduced a new badge design for those expecting multiples to further support this initiative.
Read at www.bbc.com
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