Berlin Greens Propose Women-Only Subway Cars to Combat Sexual Violence

The proposal aims to create safer public transport spaces for women in response to rising reports of sexual assaults.

The Berlin Greens have suggested introducing women-only subway cars, inspired by similar measures in cities like Tokyo and Mexico City.
This initiative follows several high-profile incidents of sexual violence in Berlin's public transport, including a recent case on the U3 line.
Critics, including Berlin's Transport Senator Ute Bonde, argue that the proposal is unnecessary and could undermine gender equality.
The Berlin public transport authority (BVG) remains skeptical, citing existing security measures like video surveillance and emergency call systems.
The proposal has sparked a broader debate on the effectiveness of segregated spaces versus increasing overall security personnel in public transport.