Shenzhen launches 'ladies first' subway cars

Shenzhen Metro Group launched "ladies first" subway cars on Monday, with the aim of providing a better traveling experience for female passengers and advocating care for women.

The city in Guangdong province is the first in the country to offer the service.

In a trial operation, the metro operator has designated the first and last compartments of every train on Lines 1, 3, 4 and 5 as priority carriages for women.