'Smoothest, safest and cleanest': Irish travellers share video on Delhi Metro, quash misconceptions

Isabelle Geraghty and Colin Finnerty are Irish vloggers based in Vietnam. (Image: @isabelledoesthings/Instagram)

A video of two Irish travellers dismantling myths about the Delhi Metro is causing a sensation on Instagram. Isabelle Geraghty and Colin Finnerty, Irish vloggers based in Vietnam, travelled aboard the Delhi Metro, sharing their eye-opening experiences. Their review has taken the internet by storm, revealing an insider's look at one of the "smoothest, safest, and cleanest metros" they've encountered globally.

"With all the misconceptions about Delhi that a foreigner might hear, as well as the fact that metros in general are places to be cautious as a tourist in ANY country, we were apprehensive about whether using the metro of an Indian megacity was a good idea or not," read the caption of the couple's viral post.

But as their journey unfolded, their doubts dissipated. "Needless to say we were both shocked at what we found here. The Delhi metro is one of the smoothest, safest, and cleanest metros we have come across in any city we've been. Not to mention how cheap it is. As budget backpackers, we highly recommend this option if you're thinking of travelling here."

The video begins with Isabelle expressing her nervous excitement about traveling on the "best metro ever." They start their adventure at the baggage scanner area, appreciating its added safety. The duo then approaches the electronic ticket machine, stunned by the low ticket prices.

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Once on board, they were mesmerized by the Delhi Metro's features: air-conditioned carriages, plug sockets for charging devices, special seats for elderly and female passengers, and even a dedicated women's carriage.

"Aside from skipping the famously bad traffic, we were able to navigate this huge city with ease and spend no more than 30-50 rupees on a trip which spared us both financially and emotionally by not needing to argue with a tuktuk over pricing," Isabelle wrote. She added, "After 5 months in India we have learned that most of the time, everything's a lot safer than you think it is and most people are good people."

The post sparked a flurry of reactions online. One user exclaimed, "YAYYYYY finally a reel which actually tells everyone that Delhi has the best metro." Another admitted, "Well, I'm pretty surprised! I was expecting tons of people and a huge mess! I especially loved the carriage just for the ladies! I would definitely get the Delhi metro!!"

Other long-time users of the Delhi Metro chimed in with their experiences. "Had been using Delhi metro every day since last 3+ years. Never ever faced any ruckus juvenile or rude behaviour. People willingly volunteer to offer their seat to the elderly/in-need people," shared one commenter. Another added, "Look at these foreigners, so appreciative about what we have. What we do as Indians? Complain about our country day and night, and try hard to immigrate!"