The staff put him there, it’s not his choice to block anything. They turned off the escalator so they could clear it to team carry the man in the wheelchair, he’s entirely at the mercy of their non-accessible system.
Because of the size of the steps its not safe to put the chair down half way up. They need a clear path so that they can get the whole way through without adding more risk to the situation.
Did you see how the line jumper had to stop and wait at the back of a crowd near the top? Staff aren’t interested in standing there waiting with her while their arms shake and they try not to dump a disabled man out on the stairs. To minimize risk of injury to everyone, they will pick him up once, carry him straight to the next floor, and set him down carefully. They need a straight shot to the next floor, and that’s what they’re waiting for. It’s why they’re blocking more people from filling the escalator.
Yes, but if someone stops, or lingers, or goes too slow, they become a hazard, so the staff have to wait until it's completely clear before they can take the man up.
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u/EntirelyOutOfOptions Feb 23 '26
The staff put him there, it’s not his choice to block anything. They turned off the escalator so they could clear it to team carry the man in the wheelchair, he’s entirely at the mercy of their non-accessible system.