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December 4, 2003
Bus Rider
Sometimes taking public transportation isn't all I make it out to be. Yesterday morning the bus was late picking me up from the downtown bus stop. By the time we got on the highway to Redmond, there was standing room only. And it was one of those long accordion buses too. Luckily for me, I managed to get a seat, and was just cracking open my book, when the bus driver made an announcement:
"Hello? Uh, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is, you'll all make it to your destinations. The bad news is, we need you all to get off at the next stop and switch buses."
The collective groan of frustrated commuters emerged from the bus. One agitated guy was asking if we'd get the same seats on the new bus. He then threatened an imaginary passenger who had taken his seat.
So we got off our large packed bus, and got onto a smaller bus. I wasn't lucky enough to get a seat this time, so I was wedged between two other gentlemen near the front doors. For some reason, I was reminded of a Tokyo subway ride.
By the time we got to work, everyone was a little grumpy. Even though I was three people away from the front door, seated passengers decided it was their god-given right to get off before me, almost pushing me out of the way.
Anyone wanna carpool?
Comments
So, when are you going to buy a car?
Posted by: at December 4, 2003 10:02 AM
Don't bother buying a car. No one likes a show-off. As for the rude commuters, just make eye contact with the next person who is trying to get past you and say "Are you kidding?" I find most people back down after that.
Posted by: Ian at December 4, 2003 6:34 PM