It wasn’t until the late 19th century that designs resembling modern escalators emerged. In 1889, Leamon Souder patented the “stairway,” which featured a series of linked steps. Like Ames ...

Sarah Aucoin was in high spirits as she stepped on to the ascending escalator at Boston’s Back Bay station a few minutes ...

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has launched a campaign urging commuters to stand still on both sides of escalators. The MTR Corporation cited safety concerns when it unveiled the initiative on ...

SAITAMA--Authorities in this prefecture just north of Tokyo are moving to enforce escalator etiquette to crack down on falls and injuries, such as those caused by passengers rushing for trains.

SAITAMA—Japan’s first ordinance obliging people to stand still on escalators seems to have lost its effectiveness over the year since its enforcement. According to a study, the percentage of ...