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May 5, 2026
VIDEO: Woman and her baby get trapped in SITP's 'anti-gate' turnstile
A situation captured on video has led users to question the functionality of the 'anti-gate' turnstiles in Bogotá's public transport. On a SITP bus, a woman attempting to enter with her baby became trapped in the access mechanism, requiring the driver's intervention to free them.
TL;DR
- A woman and her baby became trapped in a turnstile on a SITP bus in Bogotá.
- The driver had to intervene to free the trapped individuals.
- The turnstiles are criticized for their reduced space, affecting people with disabilities, pregnant women, users with children, and those with large luggage or stature.
- Despite criticism, TransMilenio defends the turnstiles, citing studies and advising lateral entry.
- Proposals have been made in the Bogotá Council to eliminate these devices for safer access.