Was on the 7:15 AM city bus through downtown Portland when we stopped at a light that went green then red again. Driver didn't move. After a full two minutes, a guy from the back walked up and tapped the glass wall. Driver jolted awake, apologized to everyone on the intercom, and we rolled on. Whole bus was dead silent the rest of the ride. Made me wonder how many drivers are fighting burnout like that but nobody talks about it. Has anyone else had a driver nod off on a route?
I was waiting for the 72 bus in Denver with my headphones on and this older dude just starts telling me I'm at the wrong stop for downtown, even though the sign clearly says it goes there. He spent like 4 minutes explaining how the route loops around and how I'd end up in the suburbs if I wasn't careful. Has anyone else had a random stranger just assume you're lost and give you a full lecture?
Tuesday the 7am bus was packed and this guy had his phone on speaker the whole ride. Friday I caught the 8am bus instead and it was half empty. I looked around and realized most people on the early bus were heading to a factory shift that started at 6. My new rule is I avoid the worker rush. Anyone else notice certain times are way calmer?
It was a Tuesday evening around 6pm, packed like sardines on the 7 train in Queens. We stopped in the tunnel near 46th Street and just sat there. No announcements for the first 15 minutes, just silence and people sweating. Finally the conductor said something about a signal problem ahead. Now I always carry a backup battery pack and a bottle of water when I ride that line. Has anyone else had a long stall on the 7 that made them change their routine?