A woman travelling on a public bus in Mumbai late at night has drawn attention online after sharing why she felt completely safe despite being the only female passenger surrounded by men. Her video, recorded around 10 pm, has prompted social media users to talk about the sense of safety many associate with Mumbai, particularly while using public transport at night.
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‘Not even a single woman with me’
Taking to Instagram, Rutuja Warhade shared a video from inside the bus, showing several male passengers around her while she travelled through the city.
Describing the situation, she said, "I am travelling on a bus full of men at 10 pm, not even a single woman with me. But still, I am not feeling unsafe at all. The only reason being, I am in Mumbai, Maharashtra."
Despite being the only woman visible among the passengers at the time, Warhade said she did not experience a sense of unease or insecurity. Instead, she highlighted Mumbai and Maharashtra as the reason behind the confidence she felt while travelling alone at that hour.
‘That’s my Maharashtra’
Warhade further expressed her affection for the state in the caption accompanying the video.
{{/usCountry}}Warhade further expressed her affection for the state in the caption accompanying the video.
{{/usCountry}}"That’s my Maharashtra. The city known for it’s several beautiful reasons & always makes me feel proud to be Maharashtrian," she wrote.
Watch the clip here:
The clip has since attracted reactions from social media users, with several people agreeing with her observation about Mumbai. The city is often praised by residents for remaining active well into the night, with public transport, local trains, taxis and other services continuing to connect commuters across different areas.
For many people living in a major metropolitan city, the ability to travel comfortably after dark can significantly shape their everyday experience. Warhade's short video appears to have resonated with viewers for highlighting that feeling through an ordinary late-night bus journey.
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Social media reacts
People in the comments section shared brief reactions praising the city's atmosphere and the importance of feeling secure while travelling. One user wrote, "This is the Mumbai spirit." Another said, "Safety makes all the difference."
Echoing a similar sentiment, a third user commented, "Mumbai really feels different at night." A fourth added, "This says a lot about the city."
HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.
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