Blind Dad Reduced To Tears After Rude Passengers Refuse To Give Up Their Disabled Seats On A Jam-Packed Train
If you needed any more proof that people are generally terrible–here it is. When 37-year-old Amit Patel attempted to board a packed London train during a busy commuting period, he assumed that his status as a disabled, blind traveler would ensure that he received a spot in the sitting area.
However, his pleas for a seat paired with the obvious distress of his guide dog, Kika, proved to not be enough of a motivation for his fellow travelers to offer him a seat.
Forced to endure the grueling journey while both terrified and disoriented, Patel’s ordeal will surely make you think twice about your next trip on public transport.
Meet Amit Patel
Amit Patel is a 37-year-old former ER doctor who lost his sight five years ago after suffering a haemmorrhage behind his eyes. Now, Patel maintains his independence with the help of his adorable guide dog, Kika.
Patel uses social media to educate others about the realities of disabled life, encouraging individuals to not make snap judgements when they first learn of his condition.
Meet Kika
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Thankfully, the gravity of Patel’s condition is softened by the services provided by his guide dog, Kika.
“Us Guide Dogs are constantly being tested when working, we’re trained to ignore distractions & keep focused on the job we are doing,” wrote “Kika” on his official Twitter account.
All Aboard
Recently, Patel and Kika walked to the end of a London public transit platform hoping to grab a seat on a Southeastern train bound for Waterloo. When he arrived at the disabled section, Patel was both shocked and disgusted when no one gave up their seat to allow him to sit down.
“Even with dad giving me the command ‘find a seat’ not one passenger gave up their seat!” explained Patel on Kika’s Twitter account.
A Complete Lack Of Empathy
On Kika’s official Twitter page, it’s clear to see that the guide dog was incredibly distressed by not being able to follow the command of his owner.
“Dad had to stand with his back against the doors whilst trying not to slip & I was sliding all over the place as the floor was wet,” he wrote. “Have some humanity people!”