The new Metro Line 3 station at Aarey was intended to ease travel for nearby residents, but its immediate surroundings are proving unsafe, particularly for women commuting after dark. Commuters report poorly lit paths, a lack of safe auto-rickshaw stands, and challenging last-mile connectivity that undermine the convenience the metro was supposed to bring.

 

For regular metro user Debjani Paul, the short walk from Aarey Metro station to her destination has become a daily struggle. Debjani shared her experience on Twitter, highlighting the absence of essential facilities like well-lit footpaths and a reliable auto-rickshaw stand. “This metro was supposed to ease my commute, but the area around it is completely unsafe. There’s no footpath, no lighting, and autos are either hard to find or overcharge for even short distances,” she says. With no clear pedestrian routes, commuters are forced onto busy roads where, as the sun sets, safety concerns mount.