Escalators are used around the world to move pedestrian traffic in places where elevators would be impractical. ... The benefits of escalators are many. They have the capacity to move large numbers of people, and they can be placed in the same physical space as stairs would be.

Why should we use escalators?

Escalators have the capacity to move large numbers of people. They can be placed in the same physical space as a staircase. They have no waiting interval (except during very heavy traffic). They can be used to guide people toward main exits or special exhibits.

Why escalators are better than elevators?

Escalators are slow moving whereas elevators are fast and can move up or down at great speeds. Escalators are ideal where lots of people have to move between floors at the same time. They are also more visible than elevators that are tucked behind structures.