Daniel Bruce
Hmm interesting. Kind of wish it just warmed up without the hand touching thing but still cool!
Slowburn
Most of the people I "meet" at bus stops I would rather be cold than touch.
Mel Tisdale
I can't think of a better way to facilitate the spread of contagious diseases.
BigGoofyGuy
I think a better idea would be if there was weight sensors in the floor so that it turns on after a certain is attained. If one is trying to stay warm, exposing ones hands to the cold might not be a good idea. How many people would be willing to hold hands just to stay warm?
Nairda
Yes, hold the homeless man's hand.
Jokes aside, I don't think we are evolved enough as a race to hold hands for warmth.
ADVENTUREMUFFIN
Heartwarming concept. Thanks for sharing. who knows-shift can happen!
the.other.will
If this story had been posted 19 days from now, I would have dismissed it as a joke. Tough luck for someone who's alone or with a small child. The greatest need for heat, on average, will be after dark. Also when there is, on average, fewer people riding the bus.
The Skud
Or - One person could stuff a set of long jumper leads in the backpack and connect up for heat at will! Seriously, a very strange idea, who really wants to risk infection with all those viri (viruses?) spreading by hand contact? Or what if the person in the centre has a cold? Who has a hand free to get him/her a tissue?
asdf
Two bits of aluminium foil with some masking tape and wire to connect the conductive plates and the heater is on permanently..
Duderooster
What a load of curmudgeons. Sod the viruses, smelly old folk - it warmed ME up and made me laugh out loud.