99 per cent Indian travellers feel need for more toilets: Survey | The Financial Express
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As the United Nations observes World Toilet Day today, a recent survey has revealed that 99 per cent Indian travellers need more restrooms facilities and 98 per cent women demand washrooms on highways.
About 99 per cent travellers in the country said there is a need for more toilets across tourism destinations and spots in the country, a survey conducted by travel community HolidayIQ said.
Interestingly, it found that highways were given the highest number of votes on where we need more toilets, topping the list at 92 per cent.
While only 85 per cent male travellers voted for highways, 98 per cent women travellers expressed a need for more toilets on highways, it pointed out.
They also mention toilets are an essential element in planning holidays, especially in deciding the mode of travel, as per the survey.
The survey, conducted over last one week, to understand the current scenario and importance of access to restrooms, while travelling, saw participation of over 32,000 travellers from over 80 Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune.
“Of the 2.4 billion people in the world who have no toilets, India accounts for nearly 600 million. Those who have travelled the country will understand the fuss about toilets in India too well.”
