Originally Posted by
gerv
There are a lot of urban myths surrounding public transportation. I hear all sorts: too slow, terrible routes, too many dodgy people, no one uses it, too unreliable. Mostly these get tossed as soon as the individual actually investigates and starts riding. I see a lot of people waiting for the bus each morning.
They aren't all myths. I'm recovering from a non biking injury and was riding the bus this morning (third week in a row). In downtown we picked up a rider I have affectionately nick-named "large stinky poop dude" in honor of his girth and wonderful aroma.
The fact is that many people riding public transit (like many people biking) are near the bottom of society, not all of them have the best hygiene or health. I'm not saying they are bad people, but they do impart a certain ambiance to the enclosure of the bus.
Personally I can't wait to get back on my bike.