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Respect, move for your elder transit passengers

The Editor, I ride the Canada Line from Richmond to downtown Vancouver two to three times a week, every week. I have noted the following problem (aside from cheaters): Disrespect for the priority seats for seniors and those with disabilities.

The Editor,

I ride the Canada Line from Richmond to downtown Vancouver two to three times a week, every week.

I have noted the following problem (aside from cheaters): Disrespect for the priority seats for seniors and those with disabilities.

Last week, a senior was sitting on the aisle side of the seat with a young person on the window side, earphones in place and both thumbs twittering.

At the Lansdowne stop, two elderly ladies boarded what was a rather crowded car. They stood for a moment - no one moved.

There was at least six to eight young people in the immediate vicinity, all earphones and thumbs. Finally, the senior in the aisle seat nudged the youngster to his right, pointing out the restriction sign. He got up and one lady was able to sit, no one else moved.

The senior then rose and gave the seat to the remaining standing lady. He stood holding the middle support while the world around him earphoned and twittered. This continued until Waterfront. I know this story to be true - I was that senior.

Robert W. Randall

Richmond