Watch your pockets on NY trains

New York transportation authorities are looking for ways to prevent people from ripping their pants, according to Australian news source NEWS.au.net.

According the New York Times, over $US100,000 has already been paid out in compensation to passengers. The problem is the arm rests which catch on pant and coat pockets, causing them to rip when unknowing passengers stand up. A smoother and shorter prototype will soon be ready for testing.