Spain moves to ban space invaders

Madrid transport authorities have begun putting up signs on busses banning the practice of “manspreading” – where passengers open their legs wide enough to invade other’s seating space.

EMT municipal transportation company says the sign is designed to discourage physical postures that bother people.

The sign features an illustration of a man with splayed legs with a red X above and a message urging passengers to “respect the space of others”.

The bus company incorporated the ban following an internet signature campaign by a woman’s group, Fighting Women.