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Standing at Mumbai’s Marine Lines station at 12:30 am, a woman shared why she felt completely at ease, sparking a conversation about the city’s late-night safety
Her midnight experience struck a chord online. (Instagram/_this_is_aditi._)
Mumbai has earned a reputation as the city that never sleeps, but one woman’s late-night experience has once again started a conversation about what makes it different from many other places in the country.
An Instagram video shared by Aditi Thakur shows her at Mumbai’s Marine Lines railway station at 12:30 am, where she spoke about feeling safe despite travelling alone at that hour. Her thoughts have since sparked discussion online.
She Shared Why She Felt Safe
Standing at the station late at night, Aditi Thakur pointed to the visible police presence and the number of women travelling around her. She said it was the first time she truly understood why Mumbai is often called the “Dream City.”
“It’s 12:30 at night right now, and I am at the Marine Lines local station in Mumbai. You must be seeing the police in front. It’s very strange, but I don’t feel scared. Women are roaming around openly. Inside the train, you find so many women after midnight. In any other city, we would have stepped out at night with our faces covered with a dupatta because the world has convinced us that the problem lies in our appearance.”
She continued, “Now I understand why this is the ‘Dream City.’ You can see dreams with your eyes open at any time of the day or night, and you can chase them without any fear. Mumbai, you are [love].”
The video has resonated with many people who said they have had similar experiences while travelling around the city late at night.
Social Media Shared Similar Experiences
Many users agreed with her views and said Mumbai’s active public transport, crowds and police presence make them feel more secure compared to several other cities.
A user wrote, “This is exactly why Mumbai is not just a city, it is an emotion.”
Another commented, “Women travelling safely after midnight is what makes Mumbai truly special.”
A person said, “The local trains may be crowded, but they still make people feel connected and safe.”
Another person added, “Police presence and active public transport make such a big difference at night.”
One more user wrote, “Mumbai really lets people live their dreams without constantly looking over their shoulder.”
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