Former bus driver here. Make sure you enter the door you're supposed to enter at (usually the front) and exit through the door you're supposed to exit through (usually the back). I drove for a campus bus system that didn't have a fee, but if passengers entered through the back doors they wouldn't get counted and accurate counts are important for justifying funding. Also, it's just not cool to cut the line by going in the back door and it messes with the flow of people entering and exiting. Other tips: -Move to the back of the bus right away if there are a lot of people getting on. You'll get where you'll need to be faster and it will probably be less crowded in the back. -Take off your backpack and hold it in front of you if it's crowded. More people can fit and you'll avoid smacking someone in the face with your bag. -Bus driver's can't just stop wherever. Most buses are GPS tracked, so dispatch will know and the driver may get in trouble. -Someone has to clean up the mess you make. Please don't throw your stuff on the floor and if you feel sick go ahead and hold the garbage can. -Bus driving can be lonely. Feel free to be friendly with the driver, but don't be creepy about it and take the hint if they really need to focus. -It's better for the bus to go up on a curb than to rub the sidewall of the tire on the curb, so in some instances the driver may make a judgement call and curb it.
Nobody respected this common sense practice in Austin TX (including the drivers, who would frequently not even open the back door) and it drove me nuts.
I had a co-worker who had never ridden the bus before who needed advice. I told her to keep to herself. She’s very talkative (easy to irritate people). She didn’t listen and got yelled at by a guy who was in the middle of a drug deal because she wouldn’t look away and keep to herself.
I have really, really horribly severe social anxiety, so sometimes doing things as simple as going out and riding the bus really stresses me out. I usually walk everywhere, but I've got a few job interviews lined up for this week, and they're about 4-5 miles away. I could probably walk that distance, but imagine doing that every single day? I don't drive yet (driving anxiety too), so relying on the bus is a must rn. thank you for the video, it's very informative!
My favorite bit of advice that someone told me is to always "walk with a purpose," even if you have no idea where you are going. It cuts down on the being accosted by strangers, and if you look like you need to be somewhere, people generally let you get to where you "need" to go. Then when you get to a natural stopping point like the opening in the station or out onto the street or into a park area, you can pop off to the side check where you are and where you need to go without being in the way of other travelers, and without being accosted by strangers. Keep in mind, this is mainly only for when you are getting off at the nearest stop to your destination, and have to navigate through a crowd of other travelers, not suggested for if you are randomly getting off at a stop and might need to get on another form of transit, determine that ahead of time.
I had to do that in Portugal, when you travel in bus there, you don't know where you are, they have no display with stations, it was really weird, here in Czechia you can watch display with next stations so you always know where you are.
WAIT UNTIL PASSENGERS EXIT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE TRAIN OR BUS. The driver or conductor is watching those of you waiting to board and if you shove your way onto a train and block passengers trying to get off, they may close the doors causing that person to miss their stop. Because of this, standing in the doorway of a train (rather than stepping aside to let passengers off) will get you shoved. OFFER YOUR SEAT TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. If all the seats on your vehicle are taken and/or you are sitting near the door, keep an eye out for folks who may be in pain or at risk of falling. Stand up and say “here is a seat” rather than asking “do you want a seat?” From a seated position. Poles are an important tool for maintaining balance. Hold them with your hand. Don’t hug the pole or lean against it. Ideally one pole can help several passengers support themselves. When you use the whole pole and look at your phone with your headphones in someone may be struggling to find something to hold onto. FOLKS WITH DISABILITIES REGULARLY RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT. MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT MAKING THEIR TRIP MORE DIFFICULT. MOVING THROUGH THE WORLD WITH AN UNCOOPERATIVE BODY IS MORE EXHAUSTING THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE IF YOU HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED IT
@@damn3521All I'm a say is, for the trains in NYC, that pole WAS NOT maintaining my balance. Lol My calves, thighs, and sneakers were doing all of the work. 😢
Be aware of elderly or disabled passengers! Usually transit systems have dedicated seats for them so don't sit in those, or if you are you should be ready to give up your seat if someone elderly or disabled comes by. Also if someone doesn't appear disabled and they are sitting in those seats, I would not hassle them about it as they could have a invisible disability.
-Research were you can buy tickets or recharge your card (most central stations, but some kiosks too!) -When going into a train, please step aside the door and let people get off before you get on. -Use. Deodorant. For the love of all things holy, try to smell neutral. -Buses here (Argentina) don't have cords but do have a button that you press to indicate you get off at the next stop. -Google Maps is your friend.
Yep, being polite goes a long way. Most of the time, I have conversations that stem from small talk. (: I was a bit intimidated when I used public transportation for the first time. I remembered that I freaked out when I pulled the signal for my stop. I kept pulling thinking the bus driver didn't get it and a close passenger said someone pulled it before I did so they were already notified. Also, it has taught me how to balance standing up when there's not enough seats and to hold on tight when the bus turns.
Growing up, I used a train all the time to get to NYC. It didn't occur to me until college that some people had never been on a train. My mother in law has never been on a train.
You want people to stay away from you? Grab your phone and say: "Well, yeah the infection seems to be going away, but they still ain't too sure if it is contagious or not."
I have gotten great help from bus drivers in strange cities just because I asked. In general they are pretty willing to help if you ask at the right time. In rush hour traffic is not the right time. I have gotten free rides when I was way lost in a strange city and asked for help.
This is so helpful! I never used public transit until I was in my early twenties and found it SO intimidating. If you traveling in Europe, CityMapper is the best. Always take a screenshot of your route in case the wifi goes out like when traveling on a subway.
This channel is fantastic for us sheltered autistic people that got out of the house very late that don't have a natural sense of these kinds of things and take things too literally and technically. This channel is a blessing. Thank you technology for both ruining my life saving it at the same time.
Yes, finally this video topic! I don’t use public transportation but have felt weary about it ever since I had to use it on a trip to New York and failed to navigate correctly even once. (Had to rely on my group)
i’ve only really used public transit on the street cars in new orleans. there’s usually seating specific for elderly or disabled so it’s good to realize where those seats are so you don’t take them up. also realizing in heavy tourist areas that a lot of people who live there rely on public transport for everyday life, which goes along with just being polite but it’s a good thing to realize. multi day passes are great and it’s a fantastic way to see the city. don’t get mad if a full car goes right by you at a stop. if they aren’t stopping you literally will not fit.
Super happy that I found Hank Green to explain buses. He's always been easy for me to pay attention to when explaining anything, not sure why, but maybe it is because we share first names. Don't know many Hanks'.
Also, make sure that people remember to let wheelchairs board first, then people with walkers or canes. Please don’t park your bike in the wheelchair area and to please give up your seat for those older or disabled people. Thanks!
TRANSFERS. When you need to transfer during your commute you may need to ask for a transfer on your first bus, when you pay. In Detroit that transfer is a quarter, but it means you don't pay at all on the second bus, and you pay 50 cents for any buses beyond that. For Detroit, maybe others, there are different transit companies for the city and the suburbs and you need to know how to switch between the 2. They have different fares. Also, change cards. When paying cash, they may return change on a change card, which can be used on your next bus trip, but may expire. Yeah, Detroit transit is a mess.
I agree, although where I live in Canada, transfers are free with fare payment (either $3.75 cash or ticket of same value) but transfers are only valid for 90 minutes from the time that they give it to you. The fact is that many bus drivers let 10-20 minutes expired transfer people on most of the time. Also, where I live, if the weather is especially bad, you can ride public transit for free because it's uneithcal to let a human being freeze. This is only in case of really bad storms/-25C
An example to your changing transit systems, Asheville and Hendersonville, NC is a good example. You can actually change from one city's transit to another city, but you will have to pay the new city's fare when you transfer. Also in Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, there are four distinct transit systems cooperating with each other, three are for each city and the fourth acts as an express overlay of the other three systems. While all four systems are compatible with each other, again, you must pay each system's respective fair when you switch between the different systems.
Oh man, flashbacks... Usually public transport goes more than fine for me, but a couple weeks ago I went to visit a friend in Antwerp. I spent 40 minutes wandering around trying to find my bus stop. There were dozens of platforms, numbered well into the 50's. But they weren't all in one square, because Antwerp is an old city, the platforms were spread over a couple of squares, and some were in streets parallel to each other. There was quite a lot of construction going on and no-one I asked knew where my platform was supposed to be either. In the end I decided to take a tram, which of course was also 15 minutes late... It really was a public transport nightmare right there by the central station! It's been a long time since I felt so anxious...
when you pull the cord on a bus route it just signals to the driver to stop at the next stop on the route. also don't be ashamed to check with the driver of the bus real quick to make sure you're getting on the right one. I've gotten on a bus that had the light up sign on the side of it wrong and ended up looping around the route and wasting like twenty minutes of my day. also also, bus routes are looped. so if you get on the wrong one, DO NOT GET OFF IN AN UNFAMILIAR LOCATION. stay on the bus until it loops back around to your original stop, then get off and wait for the correct bus to come around.
Also, please, for the love of god, when you get off the bus/trains/tram/etc., take a few steps away from the doors before stopping to find out where to go next. There are probably people trying to get off behind you, who will have to stop when you do or find a way to navigate aorund you as well as the people trying to get on. Just save everyone the hassle and move out of the way.
You laugh because you think your public transit is horrible. Try Detroit and after an hour you will begging god to be back in London, Manchester, Leeds etc
If I'm traveling, I'll default to the local rail systems over the buses. The stations are usually more card-friendly and the routes and stops are easier to navigate when I don't know the area well.
Pro-tip for rome (probably more cities, but happened to me in rome): Look up news if there is a strike approaching. I stood in front of a closed metro station and there was no announcement there as to why or how long there will be no service.
If you are in a location that is expecting nasty weather, riots, or major street fair, do not travel on that day. I got stuck walking across an entire city in an ice storm on a busy street because the bus decided it wasn't safe to transport passengers anymore. Beware, you can get stuck...even randomly if events go south fast. The last time my bus to my home was cut off was during a violent riot. Fortunately that time, I foresaw the riots and had left my home for safer territory.
As someone who has never taken a bus, except in Scotland, thank you. I had visions of being stuck on until the end of the route if I didn't know how to say I wanted off. The bus driver in Scotland asks where you are going when you get on and makes sure you get off there- or maybe I just look confused!
On my bus route there is a 3A and 3B. They have mostly the same route, beginning and ending at the same depots, but one takes a street a little farther north for part of the route. I have watched many riders get confused/lost because they got on the 3A but really needed the 3B.
I've never seen those cords on Swedish bus, only buttons. So, if you're in Sweden, look for buttons. On Swedish public transportation we (most often) have a voice and some kind of small screen (often hanging from the ceiling) telling which the next destination is. Sometimes it also says the destination after the next destination. In Swedish it is "Nästa [next destination], därefter [the destination after the next destination].", For example "Nästa Stockholm central, därefter Södertälje norra." Metro and train stops are often named by cities or city parts, for example "norra", meaning "north", while bus and tram stops are often named by landmarks, facility names or street names, for example "Slottsbacken", meaning "The Castle's Hill" or "Hällbygatan" meaning "Hällby Street". The landmarks are often castles, churches, parks, monuments and other landmarks that are easy to spot, and facilities are often town halls, university buildings and other large buildings which are easy to spot. When it comes to streets the transport most often doesn't stop on that particular street but close to a crossroad to that street. Another thing to be aware of is that swedes find it weird if you sit next to them if there are totally empty seat rows somewhere else in the vehicle. In, for example, Stockholm some routes are with ferries. And sometimes you might need to change from one public transport type (for example bus, metro or tram) to a ferry. Another, kind of public, transportation is rental bikes. That means that there are bike racks (Is that the correct word?) where you use some kind of payment (often you need some kind of card) in a machine, then you take a bike and bike to the rental bikes' rack closest to your destination, and leave the bike there. Stockholm and Uppsala are examples of cities with this kind of system. In some cities, for example Stockholm and Uppsala, you can take vintage buses, trams etc for special holidays or other special occasions or for tourist routes. I really recommend to do this. In some cities there are ring routes, going round and round in two directions. Sometimes it may be hard to tell which direction is closest to your destination, and it may happen that you have to go almost all the way around. A friend of mine, when visiting my city, accidentally took our city's ring route in the wrong direction when they were going to my place, so they almost sat an hour on the bus instead of ten minutes... If you're traveling between cities I recommend using Resrobot (there's a web page and an app) instead of your local public transportation app, because sometimes you can come closer to your destination than your local app tells you. But Resrobot may suggest weird routes sometimes. For me it has suggested to change to a flight instead of a bus when the bus would take only like one hour. XD
I saved SO much money using public transit when I was in school. I had a car as old as me (without an air bag!) and it would have cost me an arm and a leg to pay for gas. I drove a few minutes down the road to the shopping area where I worked, left the car there, and hopped on the bus. Parking passes on campus are a few hundred dollars and parking on campus is always terrible anyway. And driving in to the city isn't fun either. So for $40 a month I could pay for a monthly bus pass that would pay for itself in 2 weeks. My commute time went from about 30 minutes to 50-60 min and it was UNBEARABLY hot in the summer, but I saved SO much money and stress. Plus I got extra study and daydream time.
I travel pretty much exclusively on public transportation - and have done all my life - it's awesome, easy, fast, cheap and good for the environment (and you can read, work or relax on your way) - but then again, I live in Europe and our public transport systems are very good (a lot of routes, very regular schedules (mostly every 2-5 minutes), cheap prices (I pay 1 Euro per day for unlimited traveling on all public transport lines, including undergrounds, trams, trains, busses) and fast (usually you will always be fastest on public transport here compared to cars, bikes or other forms of transportation) - if you are willing to walk about up to 5 minutes at the end of your trip, there is pretty much nowhere you can't get by public transport in my city - and it's a major one). ^_^ Also: it's healthier than sitting inside a car all the time.
I used to take the bus all the time and if there's multiple buses that stop where you are and you aren't sure if they'll get you to the street you want, you can also ask the driver if they stop at that street and if you're lucky and they do and it isn't the bus you were initially looking for, you'll get to your destination faster :D
I ride the college bus 'cause they just had to build the engineering building ten minutes away from campus, but actual public transport still seems intimidating. All the possibilities are overwhelming and with shyness I often refrain from asking for help. This video is somewhat reassuring, though. I still don't want to actually grow up and enter reality.
When you get on the train, stand left and right next to the door, when it opens, so people getting off can leave quickly. Also, wait until everyone has gotten off the ride. If you want to get off, get within reasonable range of the door. If you're late, people wanting to get on the train will be annoyed. When you get on the train, move and don't stand in the door. If the ride is crowded, take of your bag and hold it in your hands, making more space. On the escalator, stand on the right side and walk on the left side.
The hardest part about public transportation IMO is payment. Do they take cash only? Do I need to buy a transit card? Or a ticket? How do I buy a transit card? How much money should I put on my transit card? Will every bus I take this week accept the same transit card?
My favorite public transpo moment was a summer day in Boston where a man who was maybe 22 asked me, a teenage girl, if he was on the Right side for his subway.
Gotta love the speed intro. Are you guys going to do a video on regional national transit, planes Amtrak, Greyhound, non US equivalents? These, at least in the US paper tickets are still the rule, plus words on checked baggaage may be useful. From someone who has taken too many Greyhounds. Also with the automatic cards/kiosks, there can also be phone apps. On the Chicago area Metra trains, I can get buy and pull up a ticket on my phone. For area buses, and city buses and subways that would be the card, so again that is good to research. Also in my area asking strangers questions tend to help almost everyone is willing to help. Almost.
been riding public transportation since middle school here when you do have time, try taking alternate routes to find which ones are actually faster or less fare. sometimes apps like google maps don't actually give you the best route. if the bus seems to be crowded, try not to stand on the front side of the bus and instead pack into the bag, as wheelchairs and other priority riders still need to use the front spaces for said wheelchairs and etc. If you do encounter a man spread, man spread towards the person too. usually that reminds them to stop being annoying, or if they keep at it quietly steal their soul for your collection and then sell it to the devil for twice the price.
Research how and where to buy tickets AND what the ticket you need is actually called especially if you don't speak the language. Some ticket machines expect you to magically know what a"K2" or "hopper" is. That's fine if you've got time to ask for help but no good if you're pressed for time or the station is empty. Some places are simple and some are not. In my experience German ticket machines are especially awful. Why do you guys hate tourists so much? Sometimes you only have a few seconds to get off so, if possible, stand up and be ready to go a minute before it stops!
@@fightergirl2059 girl when I tell you I missed my stop because I was too nervous to pull the wire and I ended up at a different destination and had to walk the rest of the way home smh.👀🤦🏾♀️😭 But it’s okay now you eventually just get used to it:)
My pet peeve as a motorized wheelchair user is that able-bodied people rush to get on the bus before the driver has a chance to deploy the ramp. The rules are to allow wheelchair users to board first, followed by users of other mobility assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, followed by those without these devices but who obviously have difficulties with walking. People who fit into these categories will likely need those front seats that are reserved for them. Also, if you are able-bodied you need to exit through the rear door and let those with disabilities exit through the front doors. Next, do not get on a bus if you're obviously intoxicated, or with any open containers of alcoholic beverages. Driver reserves the right to kick you off the bus, deny your boarding, and even ban you from ever riding their transit system from that point. Another pet peeve is that when a passenger gets on a bus they should have their fare and/or their proper ID cards (those which justify their discount fares or free trip on the bus), or their transfers or multiple-ride passes ready. Quite often I see passengers who get on and then try to reach into their pockets, wallets or coin purse to dig out their fare or other payment mechanisms, causing unnecessary delay. Today's fareboxes have great technology which readily processes cash and fare cards seamlessly. Also, plan your trip carefully and in advance! Finally, don`t use the bus system if you have bulky packages. The bus is not a truck and needs every space it has for sitting and standing passengers!
oh the CORD, jeez. I never knew about that when I first started public transiting and I saw it next to me and was internally panicking like DO I HAVE TO PULL THAT. DO I HAVE TO PULL THAT CORD. but then LUCKILY someone else was stopping at the same stop. xD
cadmium-ores I took my university’s bus system when I was an undergrad and they expressly forbade us from pulling the cord since they serviced every stop regardless of whether people were getting on or off. The first time I used my city’s bus, I missed my stop by a couple of blocks because I still thought I’d get in trouble for pulling the cord, then my internal panicking froze me up at the next stop I could have pulled the cord for. At least now I’ve come to love pulling the cord because it has a pleasant ding and nice voice saying “stop requested!” 😝
In today's times, we have apps. Research the map and bus routes. Take the bus and/or train to your destination (your job location) on your time-off so you get comfortable. It isn't like 15-20 years ago when you had to look on a pamphlet or desktop. Or wait without knowing when the bus is coming. With the app, I never have to wait and have that "embarrassing" moment of waiting at the bus stop. Over the years, I've been driving less and less when I got back to taking the bus to places.
street cares can also have a speaker system where you can inform the driver of an incident happening exspecailly if you are underground and have no service and someone is telling you they would like to eat you after they pinched you
Not sure if a tip or just me ranting about pet peeves but If you get off the next stop or maybe within the next three stops, let other passengers board first when it's crowded so you don't have to fight your way back out right away...
If you’re in a crowded subway train and you’re wearing a back pack take it off and hold it in front of you or between your legs to save space, also it’s okay if you get off the train to let on other people. You won’t get in trouble and the people getting off will probably be grateful
That'd be a good video! In the meantime, as someone who takes taxis pretty often, here's some tips. - When you're calling a taxi company, there's no small-talk needed or expected. All you need to say is "Hi, can I get a taxi/cab to [wherever you want to be picked up from]." You can tell them the address or the name of the building, or even just the two streets of an intersection if that's all you know.. The operator will then ask where you're going to, and again you give an address or name of the building, etc, of where your destination is. The operator will say they're on the way, or might advise of a delay if it's a busy time. "Thank you, bye," is all you need to end it with. - You can also order a cab in advance. Let the operator know you want to call for a cab in advance, at X time at Y place. - Some taxi companies have apps now that let you order a cab without making a call. - When the taxi comes, take a mental note of the taxi number if you can. Taxis should have an individual identification number (often 3 digits) printed somewhere visible on the outside of the vehicle, usually on the side near the front. The identification number should be able to be found on the inside of the car as well, usually near or on the dashboard somewhere. You almost certainly won't need to do anything with this number, but if you do, it's good to have it. You can text yourself it once in you're in the car or something. - If you have luggage or a lot of things to carry, the driver will often get out without prompted to help you load them. If they don't and you need help, you can open the door and politely ask for help. - Get in the backseat. In my smaller city you can actually get in the front seat if you feel so inclined, but backseat is the default expectation, and a lot of companies *only* allow passengers to be in the backseat. - Often the driver will ask for your destination again to check if they're picking up the right person. - Some drivers are chatty, some aren't. If you don't feel like being chatty, you can give short answers and they'll usually pick up on the hint quickly. - Taxis these days almost certainly take credit or debit along with cash. - In North America it is customary, but not required, to tip. Treat it like other tipping situations. 15%-20% is normal, less or more depending on the service or how generous you feel. If you're using a card, there's usually an option while paying that way to include a tip.
There is a lady one time when I first start writing the bus who yelled out kid anyone take a shower because it was the middle of summer and it was like 90° outside and everyone was kind of sweating so it was hard to prevent yuckiness
That's quite funny to watch how people in America explain how to use public transportation, when I was riding it since I was 4 years old. That's Europe, lads! Not the Western Europe - Russia, I should point out - but we still are much more of a European country than an Asian one. And yes, in Russia everyone is using or had used public transport on a regular basis - no matter if it was bus, trolleybus, tram, subway or commuter train. It's basically safe, cheap, quite convenient and flexible, and nonetheless, teaches responsibility. And you can really live a life not having driven a car a single time!
I heard about that phenomenon. I think it’s because US perception of public transit is not great and it’s often considered dangerous. Personally, as a high schooler, being able to ride the light rail into the city or take a bus to a friend house would be fantastic
I've used public transport in the past, to mixed results. Boston trains were decent Tampa Bay busing was horribly slow (I could walk or bike faster to nearly all destinations, without having to transfer three times each way...). (and DON'T get me started on Greyhound. Sheesh) Now I live in a small town and we don't have any public transportation. I prefer driving for many reasons.
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In London - stand on the Right hand side of the escalators if you want to just stand, leaving the left hand side free for those who want to walk down the escalators.
There was this one girl on the bus who was on the phone and laughed out loud every once in awhile. Kind of annoying, but then I also thought, "Well, she's having a nice time." Still, though.
This is all well and good for more developed countries...but what about smaller, less developed nations like those of us in the Caribbean...public transport is VERY different here...no bus system smartphone apps either...
Are there seriously people who have made it all the way to adulthood without using public transport at least a few hundred times? What kind of backwoods wasteland do you have to live in that buses don't even go there? I'm blown away. I mean, when you grow up and get your own car, then sure, but I'm sure most of us don't get driven around EVERYWHERE by our parents or whoever for like 20 years?
Well I’m sure there’s many people in your city that don’t have a drivers license which we would judge you for in America. Not everywhere has the same infrastructure as where you live. Most of America is car dependent unfortunately
"Fast, reliable public transport" is something of an oxymoron where I live. One day Auckland Transport will become competent, but until then I guess I'll just stick with riding my bike :/
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Former bus driver here. Make sure you enter the door you're supposed to enter at (usually the front) and exit through the door you're supposed to exit through (usually the back). I drove for a campus bus system that didn't have a fee, but if passengers entered through the back doors they wouldn't get counted and accurate counts are important for justifying funding. Also, it's just not cool to cut the line by going in the back door and it messes with the flow of people entering and exiting.
Other tips:
-Move to the back of the bus right away if there are a lot of people getting on. You'll get where you'll need to be faster and it will probably be less crowded in the back.
-Take off your backpack and hold it in front of you if it's crowded. More people can fit and you'll avoid smacking someone in the face with your bag.
-Bus driver's can't just stop wherever. Most buses are GPS tracked, so dispatch will know and the driver may get in trouble.
-Someone has to clean up the mess you make. Please don't throw your stuff on the floor and if you feel sick go ahead and hold the garbage can.
-Bus driving can be lonely. Feel free to be friendly with the driver, but don't be creepy about it and take the hint if they really need to focus.
-It's better for the bus to go up on a curb than to rub the sidewall of the tire on the curb, so in some instances the driver may make a judgement call and curb it.
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One should never try to engage in conversation with the bus driver while they are operating the vehicle.
@@reynaldoacosta5732 you're right we need robot drivers lool
Nobody respected this common sense practice in Austin TX (including the drivers, who would frequently not even open the back door) and it drove me nuts.
I had a co-worker who had never ridden the bus before who needed advice. I told her to keep to herself. She’s very talkative (easy to irritate people). She didn’t listen and got yelled at by a guy who was in the middle of a drug deal because she wouldn’t look away and keep to herself.
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yikes be careful wit that stuff could get u stabbed or shot
I have really, really horribly severe social anxiety, so sometimes doing things as simple as going out and riding the bus really stresses me out. I usually walk everywhere, but I've got a few job interviews lined up for this week, and they're about 4-5 miles away. I could probably walk that distance, but imagine doing that every single day? I don't drive yet (driving anxiety too), so relying on the bus is a must rn. thank you for the video, it's very informative!
how did the interviews go?
same
My favorite bit of advice that someone told me is to always "walk with a purpose," even if you have no idea where you are going. It cuts down on the being accosted by strangers, and if you look like you need to be somewhere, people generally let you get to where you "need" to go. Then when you get to a natural stopping point like the opening in the station or out onto the street or into a park area, you can pop off to the side check where you are and where you need to go without being in the way of other travelers, and without being accosted by strangers. Keep in mind, this is mainly only for when you are getting off at the nearest stop to your destination, and have to navigate through a crowd of other travelers, not suggested for if you are randomly getting off at a stop and might need to get on another form of transit, determine that ahead of time.
I'd recommend having google maps open on buses so you actually know where you are and how long before you're getting off.
Never thought about this before, great tip!
unless you live in an insecure area.... In which case don't even bring out your tech items....
FYI: Some of those public transportation apps have that system, too!
I do this all the time. 😅
I had to do that in Portugal, when you travel in bus there, you don't know where you are, they have no display with stations, it was really weird, here in Czechia you can watch display with next stations so you always know where you are.
WAIT UNTIL PASSENGERS EXIT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE TRAIN OR BUS. The driver or conductor is watching those of you waiting to board and if you shove your way onto a train and block passengers trying to get off, they may close the doors causing that person to miss their stop. Because of this, standing in the doorway of a train (rather than stepping aside to let passengers off) will get you shoved.
OFFER YOUR SEAT TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED. If all the seats on your vehicle are taken and/or you are sitting near the door, keep an eye out for folks who may be in pain or at risk of falling. Stand up and say “here is a seat” rather than asking “do you want a seat?” From a seated position.
Poles are an important tool for maintaining balance. Hold them with your hand. Don’t hug the pole or lean against it. Ideally one pole can help several passengers support themselves. When you use the whole pole and look at your phone with your headphones in someone may be struggling to find something to hold onto.
FOLKS WITH DISABILITIES REGULARLY RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT. MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT MAKING THEIR TRIP MORE DIFFICULT. MOVING THROUGH THE WORLD WITH AN UNCOOPERATIVE BODY IS MORE EXHAUSTING THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE IF YOU HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED IT
I highkey dont care I'm just trying to get to my destination
Also, offer seats to pregnant people!
@@damn3521All I'm a say is, for the trains in NYC, that pole WAS NOT maintaining my balance. Lol My calves, thighs, and sneakers were doing all of the work. 😢
Be aware of elderly or disabled passengers! Usually transit systems have dedicated seats for them so don't sit in those, or if you are you should be ready to give up your seat if someone elderly or disabled comes by. Also if someone doesn't appear disabled and they are sitting in those seats, I would not hassle them about it as they could have a invisible disability.
-Research were you can buy tickets or recharge your card (most central stations, but some kiosks too!)
-When going into a train, please step aside the door and let people get off before you get on.
-Use. Deodorant. For the love of all things holy, try to smell neutral.
-Buses here (Argentina) don't have cords but do have a button that you press to indicate you get off at the next stop.
-Google Maps is your friend.
Love your tips! Thanks
Yep, being polite goes a long way. Most of the time, I have conversations that stem from small talk. (: I was a bit intimidated when I used public transportation for the first time. I remembered that I freaked out when I pulled the signal for my stop. I kept pulling thinking the bus driver didn't get it and a close passenger said someone pulled it before I did so they were already notified. Also, it has taught me how to balance standing up when there's not enough seats and to hold on tight when the bus turns.
Growing up, I used a train all the time to get to NYC. It didn't occur to me until college that some people had never been on a train. My mother in law has never been on a train.
i've never been on a train before but i live in north dakota
Make sure to listen to your music with your phone speakers maxed out, also give people dirty looks as they get on the bus
I always do dont worry
You want people to stay away from you? Grab your phone and say: "Well, yeah the infection seems to be going away, but they still ain't too sure if it is contagious or not."
Thank u but i neen doing this since i was born
Austin J thanks for the great advice
David Huber LMAO . Thank you ! .
I have gotten great help from bus drivers in strange cities just because I asked. In general they are pretty willing to help if you ask at the right time. In rush hour traffic is not the right time. I have gotten free rides when I was way lost in a strange city and asked for help.
If at all possible, I highly recommend doing a test ride so you know what you're doing when you really need it.
This is so helpful! I never used public transit until I was in my early twenties and found it SO intimidating. If you traveling in Europe, CityMapper is the best. Always take a screenshot of your route in case the wifi goes out like when traveling on a subway.
RULE #0 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE COUNTRY YOU ARE IN BEFORE YOU EVEN LEAVE FOR THE BUS STOP
This channel is fantastic for us sheltered autistic people that got out of the house very late that don't have a natural sense of these kinds of things and take things too literally and technically. This channel is a blessing. Thank you technology for both ruining my life saving it at the same time.
Shout out to all the amazing cities across the world with public transit.
I'm lucky to live in London, and I'm spoilt by the Tube.
I spent one (1) summer in london and i'm convinced the tube is the most useful innovation mankind has ever created.
Yes, finally this video topic! I don’t use public transportation but have felt weary about it ever since I had to use it on a trip to New York and failed to navigate correctly even once. (Had to rely on my group)
My biggest tip: never go anywhere without your roommate bc she's deciphered the bus system
Its like their superpower
@@ResidentFemboy There are people like Geoff Marshall all around the world.
Maybe this is too specific, but could you do a video on uber/lyft/ride-sharing etiquette?
i’ve only really used public transit on the street cars in new orleans. there’s usually seating specific for elderly or disabled so it’s good to realize where those seats are so you don’t take them up. also realizing in heavy tourist areas that a lot of people who live there rely on public transport for everyday life, which goes along with just being polite but it’s a good thing to realize. multi day passes are great and it’s a fantastic way to see the city. don’t get mad if a full car goes right by you at a stop. if they aren’t stopping you literally will not fit.
Super happy that I found Hank Green to explain buses. He's always been easy for me to pay attention to when explaining anything, not sure why, but maybe it is because we share first names. Don't know many Hanks'.
Also, make sure that people remember to let wheelchairs board first, then people with walkers or canes. Please don’t park your bike in the wheelchair area and to please give up your seat for those older or disabled people. Thanks!
TRANSFERS. When you need to transfer during your commute you may need to ask for a transfer on your first bus, when you pay. In Detroit that transfer is a quarter, but it means you don't pay at all on the second bus, and you pay 50 cents for any buses beyond that. For Detroit, maybe others, there are different transit companies for the city and the suburbs and you need to know how to switch between the 2. They have different fares. Also, change cards. When paying cash, they may return change on a change card, which can be used on your next bus trip, but may expire. Yeah, Detroit transit is a mess.
I agree, although where I live in Canada, transfers are free with fare payment (either $3.75 cash or ticket of same value) but transfers are only valid for 90 minutes from the time that they give it to you. The fact is that many bus drivers let 10-20 minutes expired transfer people on most of the time.
Also, where I live, if the weather is especially bad, you can ride public transit for free because it's uneithcal to let a human being freeze. This is only in case of really bad storms/-25C
An example to your changing transit systems, Asheville and Hendersonville, NC is a good example. You can actually change from one city's transit to another city, but you will have to pay the new city's fare when you transfer. Also in Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, there are four distinct transit systems cooperating with each other, three are for each city and the fourth acts as an express overlay of the other three systems. While all four systems are compatible with each other, again, you must pay each system's respective fair when you switch between the different systems.
Haha, I'm imagining a ferry in the middle of the water being like "You've reached your destination."
Oh man, flashbacks... Usually public transport goes more than fine for me, but a couple weeks ago I went to visit a friend in Antwerp. I spent 40 minutes wandering around trying to find my bus stop. There were dozens of platforms, numbered well into the 50's. But they weren't all in one square, because Antwerp is an old city, the platforms were spread over a couple of squares, and some were in streets parallel to each other. There was quite a lot of construction going on and no-one I asked knew where my platform was supposed to be either. In the end I decided to take a tram, which of course was also 15 minutes late... It really was a public transport nightmare right there by the central station!
It's been a long time since I felt so anxious...
Who else is here because they got a part time job and they got to ride a bus to get there
when you pull the cord on a bus route it just signals to the driver to stop at the next stop on the route. also don't be ashamed to check with the driver of the bus real quick to make sure you're getting on the right one. I've gotten on a bus that had the light up sign on the side of it wrong and ended up looping around the route and wasting like twenty minutes of my day. also also, bus routes are looped. so if you get on the wrong one, DO NOT GET OFF IN AN UNFAMILIAR LOCATION. stay on the bus until it loops back around to your original stop, then get off and wait for the correct bus to come around.
thanks for the tip!
Also, please, for the love of god, when you get off the bus/trains/tram/etc., take a few steps away from the doors before stopping to find out where to go next.
There are probably people trying to get off behind you, who will have to stop when you do or find a way to navigate aorund you as well as the people trying to get on. Just save everyone the hassle and move out of the way.
0:14 "fast, reliable, public transportation"
just out of curiosity, which country/city is that skit set in? I'd totally move there
Watching this video from the UK and genuinely laughed very hard at that sentence.
Haha my thought exactly. A typical commute for me is about an hour long, and that's on a good day.
You laugh because you think your public transit is horrible. Try Detroit and after an hour you will begging god to be back in London, Manchester, Leeds etc
California
If I'm traveling, I'll default to the local rail systems over the buses. The stations are usually more card-friendly and the routes and stops are easier to navigate when I don't know the area well.
Pro-tip for rome (probably more cities, but happened to me in rome): Look up news if there is a strike approaching. I stood in front of a closed metro station and there was no announcement there as to why or how long there will be no service.
Why is this more confusing then math
Even more confusing than knowing the difference between "then" and "than"!
Dope high five at the end! Did you get that on the first take? Congrats either way! :)
Yes! It was the first take! We were all in awe.
-Sarah
@@learnhowtoadult is Public Transportation is Free
@@learnhowtoadult also Public Transportation does have Time Change
If you are in a location that is expecting nasty weather, riots, or major street fair, do not travel on that day. I got stuck walking across an entire city in an ice storm on a busy street because the bus decided it wasn't safe to transport passengers anymore. Beware, you can get stuck...even randomly if events go south fast. The last time my bus to my home was cut off was during a violent riot. Fortunately that time, I foresaw the riots and had left my home for safer territory.
As someone who has never taken a bus, except in Scotland, thank you. I had visions of being stuck on until the end of the route if I didn't know how to say I wanted off. The bus driver in Scotland asks where you are going when you get on and makes sure you get off there- or maybe I just look confused!
I like to track my bus ride on the GPS on Google maps if I'm going somewhere new to ensure I don't accidentally miss my stop
Public transit is a great educational resource to show that "those people" who are called myths during political seasons do in fact exist.
On my bus route there is a 3A and 3B. They have mostly the same route, beginning and ending at the same depots, but one takes a street a little farther north for part of the route. I have watched many riders get confused/lost because they got on the 3A but really needed the 3B.
I've never seen those cords on Swedish bus, only buttons. So, if you're in Sweden, look for buttons.
On Swedish public transportation we (most often) have a voice and some kind of small screen (often hanging from the ceiling) telling which the next destination is. Sometimes it also says the destination after the next destination. In Swedish it is "Nästa [next destination], därefter [the destination after the next destination].", For example "Nästa Stockholm central, därefter Södertälje norra." Metro and train stops are often named by cities or city parts, for example "norra", meaning "north", while bus and tram stops are often named by landmarks, facility names or street names, for example "Slottsbacken", meaning "The Castle's Hill" or "Hällbygatan" meaning "Hällby Street". The landmarks are often castles, churches, parks, monuments and other landmarks that are easy to spot, and facilities are often town halls, university buildings and other large buildings which are easy to spot. When it comes to streets the transport most often doesn't stop on that particular street but close to a crossroad to that street.
Another thing to be aware of is that swedes find it weird if you sit next to them if there are totally empty seat rows somewhere else in the vehicle.
In, for example, Stockholm some routes are with ferries. And sometimes you might need to change from one public transport type (for example bus, metro or tram) to a ferry.
Another, kind of public, transportation is rental bikes. That means that there are bike racks (Is that the correct word?) where you use some kind of payment (often you need some kind of card) in a machine, then you take a bike and bike to the rental bikes' rack closest to your destination, and leave the bike there. Stockholm and Uppsala are examples of cities with this kind of system.
In some cities, for example Stockholm and Uppsala, you can take vintage buses, trams etc for special holidays or other special occasions or for tourist routes. I really recommend to do this.
In some cities there are ring routes, going round and round in two directions. Sometimes it may be hard to tell which direction is closest to your destination, and it may happen that you have to go almost all the way around. A friend of mine, when visiting my city, accidentally took our city's ring route in the wrong direction when they were going to my place, so they almost sat an hour on the bus instead of ten minutes...
If you're traveling between cities I recommend using Resrobot (there's a web page and an app) instead of your local public transportation app, because sometimes you can come closer to your destination than your local app tells you. But Resrobot may suggest weird routes sometimes. For me it has suggested to change to a flight instead of a bus when the bus would take only like one hour. XD
I came here cause a driver drove right past my stop 💀😭
First time using bus I’m slightly nervous I never done that before
I saved SO much money using public transit when I was in school. I had a car as old as me (without an air bag!) and it would have cost me an arm and a leg to pay for gas. I drove a few minutes down the road to the shopping area where I worked, left the car there, and hopped on the bus. Parking passes on campus are a few hundred dollars and parking on campus is always terrible anyway. And driving in to the city isn't fun either. So for $40 a month I could pay for a monthly bus pass that would pay for itself in 2 weeks. My commute time went from about 30 minutes to 50-60 min and it was UNBEARABLY hot in the summer, but I saved SO much money and stress. Plus I got extra study and daydream time.
I travel pretty much exclusively on public transportation - and have done all my life - it's awesome, easy, fast, cheap and good for the environment (and you can read, work or relax on your way) - but then again, I live in Europe and our public transport systems are very good (a lot of routes, very regular schedules (mostly every 2-5 minutes), cheap prices (I pay 1 Euro per day for unlimited traveling on all public transport lines, including undergrounds, trams, trains, busses) and fast (usually you will always be fastest on public transport here compared to cars, bikes or other forms of transportation) - if you are willing to walk about up to 5 minutes at the end of your trip, there is pretty much nowhere you can't get by public transport in my city - and it's a major one). ^_^
Also: it's healthier than sitting inside a car all the time.
I used to take the bus all the time and if there's multiple buses that stop where you are and you aren't sure if they'll get you to the street you want, you can also ask the driver if they stop at that street and if you're lucky and they do and it isn't the bus you were initially looking for, you'll get to your destination faster :D
I have anxiety (panic disorder) I'm 16 and I don't know how to use public transportation.....
Same I have to start taking them for high school and I’ve never been so scared about being by myself in my life except for now:(
I ride the college bus 'cause they just had to build the engineering building ten minutes away from campus, but actual public transport still seems intimidating. All the possibilities are overwhelming and with shyness I often refrain from asking for help. This video is somewhat reassuring, though. I still don't want to actually grow up and enter reality.
In Akureyri, Iceland, the local bus system can be used free of charge by anyone 🎉
When you get on the train, stand left and right next to the door, when it opens, so people getting off can leave quickly.
Also, wait until everyone has gotten off the ride.
If you want to get off, get within reasonable range of the door. If you're late, people wanting to get on the train will be annoyed.
When you get on the train, move and don't stand in the door. If the ride is crowded, take of your bag and hold it in your hands, making more space.
On the escalator, stand on the right side and walk on the left side.
We need a better system in the us. Octa has no bus service on Sunday and shorter schedule on Saturday.
The hardest part about public transportation IMO is payment. Do they take cash only? Do I need to buy a transit card? Or a ticket? How do I buy a transit card? How much money should I put on my transit card? Will every bus I take this week accept the same transit card?
I was hoping they’d answer that as well
My favorite public transpo moment was a summer day in Boston where a man who was maybe 22 asked me, a teenage girl, if he was on the Right side for his subway.
Gotta love the speed intro. Are you guys going to do a video on regional national transit, planes Amtrak, Greyhound, non US equivalents? These, at least in the US paper tickets are still the rule, plus words on checked baggaage may be useful. From someone who has taken too many Greyhounds. Also with the automatic cards/kiosks, there can also be phone apps. On the Chicago area Metra trains, I can get buy and pull up a ticket on my phone. For area buses, and city buses and subways that would be the card, so again that is good to research. Also in my area asking strangers questions tend to help almost everyone is willing to help. Almost.
been riding public transportation since middle school here
when you do have time, try taking alternate routes to find which ones are actually faster or less fare. sometimes apps like google maps don't actually give you the best route. if the bus seems to be crowded, try not to stand on the front side of the bus and instead pack into the bag, as wheelchairs and other priority riders still need to use the front spaces for said wheelchairs and etc. If you do encounter a man spread, man spread towards the person too. usually that reminds them to stop being annoying, or if they keep at it quietly steal their soul for your collection and then sell it to the devil for twice the price.
Research how and where to buy tickets AND what the ticket you need is actually called especially if you don't speak the language. Some ticket machines expect you to magically know what a"K2" or "hopper" is. That's fine if you've got time to ask for help but no good if you're pressed for time or the station is empty.
Some places are simple and some are not. In my experience German ticket machines are especially awful. Why do you guys hate tourists so much?
Sometimes you only have a few seconds to get off so, if possible, stand up and be ready to go a minute before it stops!
Public transport gives me REALLY bad anxiety 😭
Same I’m starting high school and my dad had to teach me my way to school using a city bus the day before. And I’m so nervous and paranoid it😭
@@estela_agbegninou8337 omg how was it
@@fightergirl2059 girl when I tell you I missed my stop because I was too nervous to pull the wire and I ended up at a different destination and had to walk the rest of the way home smh.👀🤦🏾♀️😭
But it’s okay now you eventually just get used to it:)
@@estela_agbegninou8337 stop because thats something I would do!!!!!!!!!!🤦🏾♀️😭😭
My pet peeve as a motorized wheelchair user is that able-bodied people rush to get on the bus before the driver has a chance to deploy the ramp. The rules are to allow wheelchair users to board first, followed by users of other mobility assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, followed by those without these devices but who obviously have difficulties with walking. People who fit into these categories will likely need those front seats that are reserved for them.
Also, if you are able-bodied you need to exit through the rear door and let those with disabilities exit through the front doors.
Next, do not get on a bus if you're obviously intoxicated, or with any open containers of alcoholic beverages. Driver reserves the right to kick you off the bus, deny your boarding, and even ban you from ever riding their transit system from that point.
Another pet peeve is that when a passenger gets on a bus they should have their fare and/or their proper ID cards (those which justify their discount fares or free trip on the bus), or their transfers or multiple-ride passes ready. Quite often I see passengers who get on and then try to reach into their pockets, wallets or coin purse to dig out their fare or other payment mechanisms, causing unnecessary delay. Today's fareboxes have great technology which readily processes cash and fare cards seamlessly. Also, plan your trip carefully and in advance!
Finally, don`t use the bus system if you have bulky packages. The bus is not a truck and needs every space it has for sitting and standing passengers!
A pretty girl forgot her fare but the bus driver was not rough. She kissed him sweetly then and there and he said, "Fare enough!"
Watch out for express buses/trains! They might skip the stop you need, or could get you there much faster because they aren't stopping constantly.
Being a bus operator this video is bang on 👍🏻
oh the CORD, jeez. I never knew about that when I first started public transiting and I saw it next to me and was internally panicking like DO I HAVE TO PULL THAT. DO I HAVE TO PULL THAT CORD. but then LUCKILY someone else was stopping at the same stop. xD
cadmium-ores that’s how I was when I first started
cadmium-ores I took my university’s bus system when I was an undergrad and they expressly forbade us from pulling the cord since they serviced every stop regardless of whether people were getting on or off. The first time I used my city’s bus, I missed my stop by a couple of blocks because I still thought I’d get in trouble for pulling the cord, then my internal panicking froze me up at the next stop I could have pulled the cord for. At least now I’ve come to love pulling the cord because it has a pleasant ding and nice voice saying “stop requested!” 😝
Google maps to plan the trip. Transit app to know if the bus/train is coming
In today's times, we have apps. Research the map and bus routes. Take the bus and/or train to your destination (your job location) on your time-off so you get comfortable.
It isn't like 15-20 years ago when you had to look on a pamphlet or desktop. Or wait without knowing when the bus is coming. With the app, I never have to wait and have that "embarrassing" moment of waiting at the bus stop. Over the years, I've been driving less and less when I got back to taking the bus to places.
Google Maps, you don't need to know anything apart from where you are going
street cares can also have a speaker system where you can inform the driver of an incident happening exspecailly if you are underground and have no service and someone is telling you they would like to eat you after they pinched you
Not sure if a tip or just me ranting about pet peeves but
If you get off the next stop or maybe within the next three stops, let other passengers board first when it's crowded so you don't have to fight your way back out right away...
I liked the begging! Besides the fact that it was to loud at the very beginning
Thank you. You are a kind soul.
Mrs Steve it's going to help me an afternoon
me as a 21 year old who has been lucky enough to never have had to use public transit yet, using this for research in writing )x//x(
6:21 That cord is tanggled in a very serendipitous way....
Most of my bulling happened on busses, so I'm terrified of going in them :(
did u ever go on them
@@BornForever009 your question is answered in their comment.
If you’re in a crowded subway train and you’re wearing a back pack take it off and hold it in front of you or between your legs to save space, also it’s okay if you get off the train to let on other people. You won’t get in trouble and the people getting off will probably be grateful
Can you do one on taxis? I'm so freaked out every time I ever know "the script" plus it's different every time.
That'd be a good video! In the meantime, as someone who takes taxis pretty often, here's some tips.
- When you're calling a taxi company, there's no small-talk needed or expected. All you need to say is "Hi, can I get a taxi/cab to [wherever you want to be picked up from]." You can tell them the address or the name of the building, or even just the two streets of an intersection if that's all you know.. The operator will then ask where you're going to, and again you give an address or name of the building, etc, of where your destination is. The operator will say they're on the way, or might advise of a delay if it's a busy time. "Thank you, bye," is all you need to end it with.
- You can also order a cab in advance. Let the operator know you want to call for a cab in advance, at X time at Y place.
- Some taxi companies have apps now that let you order a cab without making a call.
- When the taxi comes, take a mental note of the taxi number if you can. Taxis should have an individual identification number (often 3 digits) printed somewhere visible on the outside of the vehicle, usually on the side near the front. The identification number should be able to be found on the inside of the car as well, usually near or on the dashboard somewhere. You almost certainly won't need to do anything with this number, but if you do, it's good to have it. You can text yourself it once in you're in the car or something.
- If you have luggage or a lot of things to carry, the driver will often get out without prompted to help you load them. If they don't and you need help, you can open the door and politely ask for help.
- Get in the backseat. In my smaller city you can actually get in the front seat if you feel so inclined, but backseat is the default expectation, and a lot of companies *only* allow passengers to be in the backseat.
- Often the driver will ask for your destination again to check if they're picking up the right person.
- Some drivers are chatty, some aren't. If you don't feel like being chatty, you can give short answers and they'll usually pick up on the hint quickly.
- Taxis these days almost certainly take credit or debit along with cash.
- In North America it is customary, but not required, to tip. Treat it like other tipping situations. 15%-20% is normal, less or more depending on the service or how generous you feel. If you're using a card, there's usually an option while paying that way to include a tip.
Thanks for the very thoughtful and detailed reply
did u ever ride a taxi
There is a lady one time when I first start writing the bus who yelled out kid anyone take a shower because it was the middle of summer and it was like 90° outside and everyone was kind of sweating so it was hard to prevent yuckiness
That's quite funny to watch how people in America explain how to use public transportation, when I was riding it since I was 4 years old. That's Europe, lads!
Not the Western Europe - Russia, I should point out - but we still are much more of a European country than an Asian one. And yes, in Russia everyone is using or had used public transport on a regular basis - no matter if it was bus, trolleybus, tram, subway or commuter train. It's basically safe, cheap, quite convenient and flexible, and nonetheless, teaches responsibility. And you can really live a life not having driven a car a single time!
I heard about that phenomenon. I think it’s because US perception of public transit is not great and it’s often considered dangerous. Personally, as a high schooler, being able to ride the light rail into the city or take a bus to a friend house would be fantastic
for belgium, schedule at least 10 minutes of extra time because public transport is always late
Buhwhahahahaha, Here in America, they consider that pretty much on time. In my city, you'd better factor in an entire hour and a half!
I've used public transport in the past, to mixed results. Boston trains were decent Tampa Bay busing was horribly slow (I could walk or bike faster to nearly all destinations, without having to transfer three times each way...). (and DON'T get me started on Greyhound. Sheesh)
Now I live in a small town and we don't have any public transportation. I prefer driving for many reasons.
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John green?
The jiggly plant is always the best.
I want to meet the people who think that buses, trains and stuff are free that must be a nice Delusion
Wait so is it "roots" or "ra-outs"
i have to go to the center of my city so this video really helped me
HAHAHAHAHA I don't know where YOU live, but public transport where I live is neither fast nor reliable
In London - stand on the Right hand side of the escalators if you want to just stand, leaving the left hand side free for those who want to walk down the escalators.
Philip Hawkins in anywhere
I didn't want to presume what the custom was on American subways etc...
Is that the guy from cracked
You guys could do a video on owning a firearm
Please let people get off of the bus/train/whatever before you get on
There was this one girl on the bus who was on the phone and laughed out loud every once in awhile. Kind of annoying, but then I also thought, "Well, she's having a nice time." Still, though.
This is all well and good for more developed countries...but what about smaller, less developed nations like those of us in the Caribbean...public transport is VERY different here...no bus system smartphone apps either...
Can you do a video like this on people asking for money on public transportation, please?
So yes you have to develop some skills here
Are there seriously people who have made it all the way to adulthood without using public transport at least a few hundred times? What kind of backwoods wasteland do you have to live in that buses don't even go there? I'm blown away.
I mean, when you grow up and get your own car, then sure, but I'm sure most of us don't get driven around EVERYWHERE by our parents or whoever for like 20 years?
People go through things so we really shouldn’t judge anyone. It’s better learning now than never at all.🤷🏾♀️
Well I’m sure there’s many people in your city that don’t have a drivers license which we would judge you for in America. Not everywhere has the same infrastructure as where you live. Most of America is car dependent unfortunately
You guys are like Jay Foreman
Hi,iam from Indonesia...❤
a great app for planning trips on public transportation: Moovit. works in MANY countries,. Also very user-friendly.
"Fast, reliable public transport" is something of an oxymoron where I live. One day Auckland Transport will become competent, but until then I guess I'll just stick with riding my bike :/
The host looks like John Green and that's a compliment, not a jest.
if you are blind make sure you get your cane out before you get off the bus. make sure to stay awake so you do not miss your stop
Number 5 is hard for people in philly lol. Oh boy the septa stories I hear