India, Sept. 29 -- A dedicated "spit box" installed at a Mumbai Metro station has sparked a discussion on social media, with users divided over whether the facility is a practical solution to public spitting or could encourage the habit.

A picture of the dedicated facility went viral after X user Zoru Bhathena shared it with the caption, "My Mumbai Metro, Now with dedicated Spitting Zones." The image showed a touchless bin installed at a station operated by Maha Mumbai Metro.

The 'spit box' appears to have been introduced to address the issue of spitting in public spaces, particularly in busy areas such as metro stations. A sign above the bin carries the logos of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maha Mumb...