Watch: Underwear vending machines at Delhi Metro station leave commuters laughing and confused

If you travel by the Delhi Metro regularly, you know how it goes. Some days you miss a train by seconds. Some days you end up standing through the entire ride because there’s no space to sit. On really unlucky days, the coach doors close just as you reach the platform. Small, everyday annoyances that come with daily travel.But recently, a few commuters noticed something that didn’t feel ordinary at all.Underwear vending machines. Inside metro stations.A video shared online shows three large vending machines placed along a wall. At first, they look completely normal, like the ones that sell chips or cold drinks. Nothing unusual. But when the person filming walks closer, the surprise kicks in. Inside the machines are neatly packed underwear instead of snacks.The machines look clean and well-maintained, with bright lighting and digital screens. Everything about them looks official. The woman recording the video can’t help laughing as she shows what’s inside, clearly amused by the unexpected sight.It didn’t take long for the clip to travel across social media. Some people found the idea funny. Others joked that it could come in handy during “emergencies.” A few users were simply curious, wondering who thought of it and how often something like this would actually be used.Vending machines at metro stations aren’t new. We’re used to grabbing a bottle of water or a packet of biscuits while rushing for a train. But underwear? That caught people off guard.Whether practical or just surprising, the machines have definitely sparked conversations online. For now, they’ve added one more strange-but-memorable moment to the long list of things people experience while travelling on the Delhi Metro.Disclaimer: The video and details mentioned in this article are based on social media posts. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity or location of the vending machines shown.Thumb image: Instagram