what is up with people crowding around the elevator before the doors open

Elevator Indicators: Elevator Occupancy Lights

Jul 4, 2014

Culture

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The issue: When an elevator arrives, it’s not instantly clear if there are people inside it. If there aren’t, it’s acceptable to instantly rush the elevator. But if there are people inside, they’ll need to leave first. The solution: a light on the doors that indicate whether the arriving elevator is occupied or not. Or…