Shanghai A to B

Yes, we know that Shanghai in the summer can be hellishly hot. Yes, we know that most of us are easily lost at People’s Square and would more than appreciate somewhere to set our butts down in this 3-line, 17-exit interchange madhouse. Yes, we know that some of us are confused once “We are now at People’s Square”.

But that’s the thing — see, there’s a Special Assistance House inside the massive three-line interchange. It’s there to provide services as a nursery, quick drugstore, and has baby beds, water, wheelchairs, even toys.

Note the presence of that word — bed. Unfortunately, some of us, wanting somewhere to doze off without being scalded alive, are turning to that very Special Assistance House — and are occupying what we shouldn’t be occupying. The Xinmin Evening News reports today (August 3, 2009) on page A4 that some passengers are semi-lying on the chairs and are dozing off — a few hours in one go. And nobody’s taking care of this situation.

We sure hope you are more considerate. Right?