24.06.2026 10:10
A motorcycle rider addressing a crowded bus stop in Istanbul made an ironic remark directed at female passengers. Shouting from behind the stop barriers, the rider quipped, "I’m not saying anything to men, but women, why are you waiting standing? You used to say you wouldn’t marry a man without a car, am I wrong?" The video of the moment, with the crowd remaining silent, quickly went viral on social media.
In the footage, believed to have been taken after work or during rush hour in Istanbul, an interesting dialogue occurred between the crowd waiting at the metrobus stop and a motorcycle rider passing by. Seeing the passengers waiting for the metrobus to arrive at the stop, the motorcyclist slowed down and called out to the crowd from behind the barriers.
"WHY ARE WOMEN WAITING STANDING UP?"
Seizing the opportunity of the crowded stop, the rider made an ironic remark targeting especially the female passengers. Shouting at the crowd from his motorcycle, drawing attention to himself, the motorcyclist used the following words:
"Hey, look at me! I'm not saying anything to the men... Why are you women waiting standing up? And you used to say 'I won't marry a man without a car'! Am I wrong?"
THOSE AT THE STOP REMAINED SILENT
Faced with this outburst by the rider, the passengers on the platform appeared shocked, while it was notable that the crowd at the stop did not give any response to the motorcyclist and continued waiting silently.
SPARKED DEBATE
The video shared on social media quickly ignited a new debate centered on "material expectations" in relationships and "Istanbul's transportation ordeal."