
Passenger offers pregnant woman train seat but is horrified at what happens next
There's often a scramble to secure a decent seat, or indeed any seat, on a packed train, particularly during rush hour.
However, many adhere to the unwritten rule of offering their seat to those who need it more – whether that's someone elderly, disabled or expecting.
Many public transport services also designate priority seats for those falling into these categories. Despite these policies, however, situations can still go awry, as one recent incident on the London Underground clearly demonstrated.
A Reddit user recounted how they had stood up for a pregnant woman on a train, only to witness a man push past and "steal" the seat instead.
They explained: "This morning [I] was heading into London on the Jubilee line from Stanmore. After a few stops I saw a pregnant woman get on and the people in the priority seats just ignored her so I offered her mine."
The commuter continued: "As soon as I stood up a man pushed her away and took the seat I had just vacated. It was bad enough seeing people not give up priority seats but then to see that and he just sat there obstinately as I told him it was for a pregnant woman," reports the Mirror.
Adding insult to injury, the Good Samaritan looked up the man's employer after spotting his work attire. Remarkably, he discovered the individual works for a company that "makes products to help people with mobility and health issues".
The Reddit outburst has sparked a flurry of over 600 comments, including contributions from the expectant woman at the centre of the post and her partner.
She expressed her gratitude: "Firstly, to the kind man who offered your seat, thank you so much for doing the right thing and I think we were both gobsmacked by this other man's behaviour."
The pregnant woman then shed further light on the incident: "To clarify the situation, I got on the tube this morning and since I am 8 months pregnant I usually ask for a seat if someone isn't offering it, since I know people can be in their own world or on their phones.
"However, this morning, I didn't have to as this kind man stood up and then this other 2 meter tall, well built man pushed in front of me to grab the seat.
"I said 'excuse me, I think this seat was meant for me' and the kind man said the same thing. He just looked us both in the eye, didn't say anything but remained seated.
"The kind man said 'I can't believe you just took a pregnant woman's seat' but nothing from him, he shortly after pretended to sleep, probably not to face the looks of the rest of the carriage."
She also mentioned that another passenger eventually offered her a priority seat, but she chose not to make a scene. She remained concerned about the potential actions of the man who had taken the seat.
She wrapped up her remarks saying: "I would have understood if he also had a disability but he had clearly been capable to stand until that point, didn't wear a badge or say anything in his defence.
"I think he was just lazy and rude. My main thought was: I wonder what his mum would have said if she saw his behaviour.."
Her partner also weighed in on the discussion, adding: "So this was my wife! Thank you for noticing as not many do.
"Thanks to the other person who stood up to give her a seat. To the guy that just ignored my wife you're an a******!".
The online community expressed their outrage at the man's conduct. One individual remarked: "That's absolutely ridiculous. I would have shamed him loudly in front of everyone."
Someone else contributed: "The irony of working in health support and doing that... unreal. Hope karma catches him fast."
Another voiced their opinion: "Contact his work company and shame him. Even if they do nothing, at least you've done what you can. What a t*****."
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