Judge Rinder slams passengers on packed train for having 'no manners' – but everyone says same thing
Despite his popular television role, some fans have called on Judge Rinder to "think before he judges".When Robert Rinder took a train from London to Plymouth in the chaotic aftermath of Storm Darragh, he posted an observation on social media.
Taking to X, the 46-year-old TV personality said: "Packed train from London to Plymouth due to storm disruption. Elderly people made to stand in the isles for the four hour journey. I’m FAR from perfect but gave up my seat whilst other young and able passengers sit in total indifference. It’s sad and disappointing. Thank you mum for teaching me some manners. They cost nothing and matter most."
Some agreed with Rob – suggesting it was a "sign of the times" that people were not willing to help strangers. One user suggested: "When trains are very overcrowded, why isn’t there a human announcement that says, 'We’re really sorry that the train is so crowded today, but if you are fit and able-bodied, please offer your seat to someone who is standing but is clearly less able.' At [the very] least that way people might be encouraged to do something to help."
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Another user wrote: "Think it's a sign of the times unfortunately. Having said that I live in a University City with a lot of foreign students. If there are no seats it's usually the foreign students who make sure I'm seated."
And a third added: "Same on the coach coming back from London to Bristol. Plenty of people taking up two seats with bags and making people have to get the next coach."
However, others were angry with the TV personality. They pointed out that illnesses aren't always visible at first glance – so you shouldn't shame people for not standing.
One responder wrote: "Hi Rob, How can you tell who is disabled and who is not from a glance? I am 30; I live with a chronic illness and disability that is not immediately noticeable to passers-by. Please rethink what you have put here, as perpetuating these outdated attitudes is very damaging."
Another said: "Me too, see how you can't tell unless I'm using my wheelchair ? Maybe think before you judge people as rude." And a third added: "Are you 100% sure all of those people were 'able'? Invisible disabilities exist."
