45 Shocking Subway Moments Sure to Turn Your Day Around!
The Commuter Cart
Imagine hopping onto a train, and instead of grabbing a seat, you grab a carton of milk or some fresh veggies. That’s the sort of experience Seoul’s subway riders got in 2013. This train carriage, outfitted like a mini-market, became an instant sensation when a shocked tourist captured the scene and let it loose on the internet.
While unusual, this isn’t out of the blue for Seoul. The city has pioneered ways to blend daily commutes with daily chores, including subway stations that let you “shop” by scanning QR codes of product images on walls. Seoul’s got efficiency and innovation down to a science!