A metro guide who sitting atop a high chair, with a megaphone and a foam hand, says " "Metro! Metro! Metro...Metro.. Metro.." to all football fans heading towards the station at Souq Waqif. He is winning hearts of thousands of fans and has become the new internet sensation in Qatar, known as the 'Metro man'. He has become successful in his efforts guiding the fans during this football festive season in Qatar. The otherise ordinary commute is made memorable to the visitors with “metro man” who has gone viral.
His spot at Souq Waqif has turned into a favourite stop-over for fans looking to get around Doha with his popularity on internet. In one video, visitors are cheering him on to say his iconic lines "Metro! Metro!" and a TikTok video by discovermoe, a group of volunteers also responds with "This way!" as he guides fans through the megaphone. He has opened his own TikTok account, since then, garnering over 40 thousand followers till now. Comments of support poured on each of his videos with one user joking, "This is my new ringtone."
Abu Baker Abba is the real name of the 'Metro Man', and was a special guest at the match between England and USA.
Abu Baker speaks through the microphone and shouts "Metro!" on the pitch in front of thousands of football fans in a packed Al Bayt Stadium and in return, the crowd responds "This way" with much enthusiasm. The 'Metro Man' has been awarded for his efforts and Qatar 2022 organizers also thanked him for his contribution in ensuring the smooth flow of transport during the FIFA World Cup.
