Which one would you choose? Escalator Vs Staircase / myLot

India

July 2, 2025 9:00am CST

A few weeks ago, I was in Delhi and have been travelling by metro for my convenience. One day, I decided to visit one of the popular marketplaces, and while changing metros, I found this staircase. It looks motivating to go up; however, what I have observed is that an escalator was also just next to this staircase. So, the passengers prefer to use escalators rather than walking up the staircase. Many times, I saw and even me, preferred to use the escalator rather than using the stairs, no matter how crowded the escalators were.

... I rarely use stairs unless I have enough time or not rushing to reach my destination. Shared image is mine

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laser_vision

@laser_vision (124)

• United States

2 Jul

Depends on how many people are on the escalator as opposed to the stairs. I’m all about speed and will climb the escalator like it is stairs, taking a boost from the motor. However, I don’t want to get stuck behind someone just standing on the escalator and so if the escalator is crowded, I’m taking the stairs.

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@psanasangma (7815)

• India

3 Jul

I agree with you !! We have to be very conscious about our surrounding and belonging while using crowded escalator

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@laser_vision (124)

• United States

3 Jul

@Ineeddentures I generally feel more relaxed once I'm on my chosen train and its moving. I find motion, whether trains, planes, bikes, or cars, to be soothing to the nerves. Walking is okay as a relaxer, but all that goes out the window when I'm trying to get somewhere, preferably 15 minutes early, hopefully on time, and working the problem with my legs and brain cells.