India, with its cultural diversity, rich history and unique natural scenery, has become an attractive destination for foreign vloggers and content creators. These social media influencers and YouTubers showcase the beauty and complexities of India on a global platform by sharing their travel experiences. One such vlogger, Ed Owen, a UK resident, who is currently on a trip to India, is taking his viewers on a tour of various parts of the country.
In a recent video, Ed Owen shared his experience of travelling in the Delhi Metro and expressed his views on its reliability, cleanliness and connectivity. He gave an important warning to tourists visiting Delhi, mentioning the common scam of overcharging by local rickshaw drivers and suggested the Delhi Metro as a more reliable, safe and affordable option.
In the video, Owen said, “There is very little talk about Delhi’s metro system. You think that there will be dirt and garbage everywhere in Delhi, and tuk-tuk drivers will try to cheat you. But no one tells you that Delhi has a very clean, efficient and reliable metro service that works with great connectivity.”
He also showed the cleanliness and well-organised network inside the metro, as well as the shops of major brands like KFC, Adidas and Crocs available at the metro stations. Owen also shared the affordable ticket prices of the metro, which provide an added benefit to the commuters.
Ad Owen also said in his video that using the metro can be a wise choice while travelling in Delhi, especially instead of rickshaws and taxis. He said, “If Delhi has the metro, why let yourself get cheated by tuk-tuk drivers?” His message inspires tourists travelling in Delhi to avail the safe and affordable option of the metro.
Reactions on social media
As soon as the video went viral, people on social media reacted to it. Many users praised the efficiency and affordable travel facilities of the metro. One user wrote, “Same situation in Mumbai too. Try local train or metro instead of taxi or rickshaw, as these options are much cheaper.” Another user commented, “This video is really informative, thanks bro!” while a third said, “Now there are so many good options of food and facilities in Delhi, which was not there a few years ago. This change is great.”
This video by Ed Owen provides an important message for tourists, that they should choose a reliable and affordable transport option like the metro during their trip, so that they can avoid local frauds and have a better experience of their trip. Delhi Metro is not only known for its efficiency and connectivity, but it also provides a safe and affordable option, which is ideal for traveling in any big city.
