Overview
- An Instagram Reel by Akshay Raina shows a soft-pink bay in a Nexus Malls parking area marked “Reserved for mothers to be.”
- Descriptions highlight typical features for expectant-mother bays, including wider spaces and placement near lifts or entrances to reduce physical strain.
- Social-media reaction was largely positive, alongside skeptical or sarcastic comments about verification, enforcement and potential misuse.
- Hindustan Times and Mint amplified the video, and Hindustan Times added a disclaimer stating it had not independently verified the claims.
- Coverage places the initiative within existing women-focused parking schemes in Bengaluru and other Indian cities, with international precedents dating to the 1990s.