The Paris Metro, like most public transport systems, has a number of 'priority seats' which should be reserved for those who need them most. At the top of the list, able to claim a seat from absolutely anyone, are disabled war veterans. Below war veterans are blind people, followed by disabled workers and disabled civilians who have difficulty in standing. Pregnant women come in at number 5, in a blow to anyone who feels that growing an entire other human might at least entitled you to a sit down. After pregnant women comes anyone who is accompanied by a child under the age of four.

Source: The Local December 12, 2019 07:07 UTC