As an important part of urban public transportation, buses have always been the main choice for people to travel. Since its birth, it has a history of more than 160 years, from the earliest streets of London, England to the current public transport network all over the world, it has undoubtedly brought great convenience to our lives. However, with the development of buses, some problems have also arisen, the most notable of which is the "battle to give up seats".
On Chinese buses, we often see scenes where elderly people fall on the bus, and their family members complain that the passengers do not give up their seatsOr the female student got up to give up her seat to the old man because she was not feeling well during her menstrual period, and the old man scolded the woman for not giving up her seat. These news will break out every once every three or five times, causing widespread concern in society.
In response to this issue, some people believe that young people should give up their seats to older people because they are older, their bodies are not flexible enough, and they need more care. Others believe that young people also have their own work and life pressures, and they also need a comfortable riding environment. In addition, some people have raised the question of whether Shanghai should follow the example of Shanghai in abolishing free rides and replacing them with other subsidiesFor this problem, we can consider the following aspects:
First of all, from the perspective of the elderly, they need more care and attention. As they age, their physical functions gradually decline and they need more rest and care. Therefore, if young people can take the initiative to give up their seats to the elderly, it is undoubtedly a sign of respect and care for the elderly.
Secondly, from the point of view of young people, they also need a comfortable ride. During rush hour, you can imagine how crowded the buses are. If every young person had to give up their seats to the elderly, the crowding in the carriage would be even worse, and some people would even be unable to get on the train. In addition, some young people may not be able to give up their seats to the elderly due to physical or other reasons, which is also something to consider.
Finally, from a social equity perspective, the cancellation of free rides may have an unfair impact on some seniors. Although subsidies can alleviate the financial pressure of some older people, they do not completely solve the problem. In addition, the cancellation of free rides may also be inconvenient for some seniors who need to travel frequently.
To sum up, the "battle to give up seats" is a complex issue that requires us to consider it from multiple perspectives. While there are ways to alleviate this problem, it doesn't completely solve it. Therefore, we need to think more and find better solutions.