While traveling in Mumbai Local, one thing is clearly visible – even the Divyang (disabled) coach is heavily occupied by normal passengers, despite the train already being overloaded.

According to rules, the Divyang coach is specially reserved for persons with disabilities. Yet, every year thousands of people are caught traveling in it without permission.

Railways claim they are issuing fines and running awareness drives, but the ground reality remains unchanged.

Mumbai Local is not just a mode of commute – it is a survival system for millions.

But in this survival, are we snatching away the rights of those who need the reserved coach the most?

Next time you stand near the Divyang coach, think twice – someone else might need that space more urgently.