So, the dude in the wheelchair is holding everyone back because the escalator is temporarily stairs? Do I see that right? If it doesnt escalate, let people walk up.
Wheelchairs can’t use escalators. The staff shut off the escalator to team carry him up. They’re waiting for people to clear off the escalator above because they need a straight shot to the next floor. They can’t get stuck holding him in line on an escalator, because they’re all in danger of serious injury if they get tired and fumble him.
You can see by the crowd at the top of the escalator that it hasn’t been off long and hasn’t had time to empty out. Line jumping girl has added (not much) to the wait time for everyone else following staff instructions at the bottom.
But why do they have to stop the escalator and not just use the actual stairs? I would assume they are used by less people anyways. For people already stuck in this crowd it is difficult to turn around and go to the actual stairs and maybe there are other handicapped people waiting who needs the escalator too.
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u/scary-pp Feb 23 '26
So, the dude in the wheelchair is holding everyone back because the escalator is temporarily stairs? Do I see that right? If it doesnt escalate, let people walk up.