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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Japan's Nagoya city deploys ‘Stop and Stand Squad' in bid to reduce accidents on escalators
Standing still on an escalator has become a paid profession in Japan's city of Nagoya – part of a quirky but earnest campaign to reduce accidents and instil order ahead of an expected surge in visitors for the 2026 Asian Games. The unconventional job is part of Nagoya's campaign to promote a local ordinance that went into effect in 2023 that banned people from walking up escalators in train stations, retail facilities and office buildings throughout the city. Despite an aggressive poster campaign and announcements to advertise the new rule, according to TV Asahi, not enough people are getting the message that escalator users need to stand still for the duration of their journey and there are concerns that people are again going to be injured. The ordinance was introduced after 125 people sustained injuries in accidents on escalators in 2021, while the city also expects to see an influx of visitors during the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to run from September 19 to October 4. Escalator etiquette in Japan has traditionally required that users stand to one side – although, confusingly, the convention in Tokyo and eastern Japan is to stand to the left but in Osaka and the west it is to the right – to allow the impatient or those in a hurry to walk up the free side of the escalator. People ride one of the outdoor escalators at the 2025 Osaka Expo on May 21. Escalator etiquette in Japan requires users to stand on one side to allow others in a hurry to walk up the free side of the escalator. Photo: AFP When the Nagoya city council passed the new law, it decided not to impose punishments on anyone who fails to follow the regulations, meaning that there are still plenty of people who choose to keep walking once they are on an escalator.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sun Bingo players can win a guaranteed share of £250,000 this May
WIN a share of £250,000 this month in Sun Bingo's escalator jackpot games. In escalator jackpot games, all players with valid tickets for the winning game will receive a share of the jackpot. Who? There may be multiple winners across multiple sites as this is available across the Virtue Fusion network. If you wish to play with Sun Bingo, you must be a registered player, UK and ROI resident, and aged 18+ years old (registration and ID verification are required). What? When you play in an escalator jackpot session, you're onto a winner! That's because the jackpot is guaranteed to be won. Traditionally, a bingo room's jackpot is activated if the full house is won within a given number of ball calls (in this case, it's 35 balls). However, during these escalator sessions, the triggering ball count is increased by one ball every 10 minutes, meaning that a jackpot win is a sure thing. When it is won, 50% will be given to the full house winner and the remaining 50% will be shared equally among the community. That consists of all players with at least one valid ticket for the game in which the jackpot is ultimately triggered. Tickets for the games cost between 2p and 10p. The minimum amount to be won each night of this promo is £15,000! However, this increases to at least £20,000 on Saturdays! Over the month, £250,000 will be won. 1 When? Jump on these escalator sessions every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in May. The games play out between 10pm and 11pm. Where? Let your gaming experience escalate quickly by joining our jackpot sessions in the Rapid Bingo Room. Why? Playing bingo is great fun before you even win but let's be honest, it's always nicer to walk away with a cash prize. If that's you're thinking, why would you not play in games that GUARANTEE you that winning feeling? How do I get my winnings? Prize money will be paid out immediately after the game(s) have finished. In the event of more than one winner, winnings will be equally shared. To win a share of the jackpot, players must have purchased tickets for the winning game. Jackpot escalators take place in the Rapid Room between 10pm and 11pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in May. Jackpots pay out 50% to the full house winner and 50% to the community. 18+. T&Cs apply. *New customers only. Register, deposit £10 and spend £10 on bingo tickets to receive £40 bingo bonus (accept within 48 hours and wager 4x within seven days) and £20 side games bonus (accept within 48 hours and wager 20x within 30 days) on Rainbow Riches in the bingo lobby. Both bonuses must be accepted in the bingo lobby. Only completed games are credited. Debit cards only. Deposits made with Neteller/Skrill/PayPal are not valid for this promotion. 18+. T&Cs apply. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
CNA
07-05-2025
- General
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: If you're using a pram or stroller… stay off escalators?
CNA938 Rewind Last Sunday afternoon, the wheels of a woman's stroller got stuck between the steps of an escalator at HarbourFront Centre, which then became dislodged. No one, including the woman and her baby, was hurt. While there isn't a law disallowing the use of strollers on escalators in Singapore, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) strongly discourages the practice. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss further with Teo Orh Hai, Group Director for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Group, BCA.
