Delhi Metro Issues Warning Against Dangerous 'Phone Sticking' Social Media Trend

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has stepped up safety warnings as a dangerous social media trend gains traction among content creators using the city's rapid transit network. The 'phone sticking' challenge involves influencers filming themselves engaged in risky behaviour on station platforms, including dancing and posing in precarious positions before attempting to chase departing trains.

The viral videos, shared widely across social media platforms, have sparked serious concerns among transport authorities about passenger safety. The trend, which encourages users to rush after moving trains for dramatic effect, poses multiple hazards including the risk of passengers falling onto tracks, collisions with departing trains, and crowding on platforms.

The DMRC's warning reflects broader concerns about social media-driven stunts on public transport systems. Authorities emphasize that such activities violate metro safety regulations and endanger not only the creators but other commuters using the facility. The metro operator has reiterated its commitment to maintaining passenger safety and discouraged riders from engaging in activities that compromise security protocols.

Transport officials have urged social media users and platform algorithms to take responsibility in curbing the spread of such dangerous content. The warning comes as cities across India increasingly grapple with safety risks posed by viral social media trends on public transport infrastructure.