So first of all, they should just replace every mention of the word "passengers" with "tall skinny men", because my curvy female booty is a lot bigger than that little plank they call a seat. No woman would call that comfortable.

And secondly, Preistmangoode should just admit these seats are purely designed as revenue enhancements and not try to sell them as improved ergonomics.

Can you imagine a short person, a child, or an elderly person having to climb up into that seat, just so they can use the top foot rest to stay in it? Please. Even if we're just talking about a short commuter train like a subway and not, say the LIRR or the Amtrak Northeast Regional, they're still terrible.