A transfer device for transferring people and/or personal equipment from a first location to a second location, the transfer device having means for coupling it to a lifting device and comprising an outer structure in the form of a cage defining an inner space comprising seating elements which comprise a seat (8) and a backrest (9) and are asymmetric, wherein the asymmetry of the seating element directs the passenger to take preferentially one of the two possible directions for exiting the transfer device.