Originally Posted by
asmac
Think about that. Is the immobilizer activated when the rack is up or when it's down? That wouldn't work. Or do they install motion sensors? That wouldn't work either.
IMHO, this is an isolated incident that does not require a major rethink of how things are done but does require a reminder to all concerned to be more careful. It can be avoided by simply making eye contact with the driver. Or by getting a folding bike.
Yea, a folding bike would be my choice. Okay, a folding bike is on my list of things to get... We are fortunate to have the Long Island Rail Road here, which allows bikes on the trains as long as they are not too crowded (move "folding bike" up one notch on my list)... and then there's the Citi Bike in Manhattan, so we don't need to bring our own bikes.
I was always afraid of the bike racks on the front of the bus. NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) does NOT have them, but I wouldn't want to use one anyway. IF you think your reflexes are quick enough, you can go ahead, but make sure you have eye-contact with the driver, maybe you should wear a reflective vest... again, I will get a folding bike, sooner or later, just for bike/bus/train trips.