How is public transportation where you live, and do you use it?

Mariposa Traicionera · Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:19 am

I live in SE MI and stopped driving 3 years ago. Where I live the bus system is decent. During the week, the bus I most often catch comes every 20-30 minutes. Other come every hour. I'm fortunate to live near a bus line.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:26 am

We have pretty fair bus service for a town our size, 20,000+. Doesn't run 24 hours though. No taxi service. I have used the bus but find it inconvenient. I don't like riding all over town to get to or from a place. I hope to be able to own a car again.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:44 am

Pretty hopeless, buses breakdown on a regular basis. They run an odd timetable around here, putting buses on huge circular routes that work in the winter but not in the summer when the roads are full of holidaymakers. They often don't turn up at all. I struggled to get around by public transport when I didn't have a car and it's incredibly expensive here too. I eventually discovered that it was cheaper to get a taxi to take my child to school than it was to get the bus. :-2

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:59 am

Betty Boop;1238162 wrote: Pretty hopeless, buses breakdown on a regular basis. They run an odd timetable around here, putting buses on huge circular routes that work in the winter but not in the summer when the roads are full of holidaymakers. They often don't turn up at all. I struggled to get around by public transport when I didn't have a car and it's incredibly expensive here too. I eventually discovered that it was cheaper to get a taxi to take my child to school than it was to get the bus. :-2

I disagree. I think the Corny's have wonderfully reliable public transportation.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:34 am

We live near transportation...buses & trolleys, also the train. They are usually on time...

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:52 am

Excellent bus, taxi and train service, no complaints.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:55 am

Not good....Bus depot is 10 miles away and taxi service is near impossible. If you can get a taxi, they pick up 4 people at a time and charge you the full amount:-2

I use the bus service to get back and forth to New York......would never wish to take a taxi from here again.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:55 am

I only use it if going down to Philly for an event. Much easier than taking the car & don't have to worry about parking...who knows if the Phillies win the World Series again, we'll be on the trolley & kids will get the day off again.

Post by **spot** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:07 am

Bristol's bus, train and airport all run to time with few cancellations, they all have displays showing what's actually happening in real time, I've no desire to go back to running a car. The trains and planes stop around 11 and start again after 5am, there's night buses for anyone out late.

cars · Post by **cars** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:08 am

Need a car to get to the bus, little, to no taxi service available! So. . . . . .

However, like qsd said, I like to go to major events where parking & or traffic is bad, by "Busoline"! Let them chauffeur me, same as those who go/arrive by Limosine! :wah:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:17 am

Boy I thought our public transportation was bad in San Diego I see we aren't the only ones with awful public access.

If I had to get to work on public transportation I would have to walk 6 blocks to the bus (not big deal) I would get on a bus 2.5 hour before I need to be there. Travel backwards route to other areas for about 1.75 hour before we actually start going toward to the area my office is in. Arriving on another corner that I would need to walk another 6 blocks to get to the office. Time to go home I'm exhausted.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:20 am

Baltimore has a light rail and bus system-both very dangerous to travel on. People are assaulted all the time. I took the light rail twice, and never will again.

If you have to go to DC, there is a good train system and subway, very safe to use.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:23 am

I didn't mention trains, just the main trainline here, and it's the end of it, you cannot go any further - I live at the end of the world

Trains depart on time from what I can tell, I think they run in quite well but Cornwall is well known for late trains due to poor tracks although after years of service disruptions on weekends they are improving. I have been caught out by trains arriving earlier than scheduled recently :-2

Nearest airport is tiny, grass runway, blink and you miss it :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:15 am

buses are available here everywhere 24/7 and run every 2 minutes.

they have to, the population in Toronto is 5.5 million.

but take something to hold your nose from the stench.:-5:-5

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:26 am

I have seen buses, wouldn't dream of getting on one though. Full of smelly poor people, might catch some horrible disease.

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:26 am

:-1we dont have public transport here

:(

Mariposa Traicionera · Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:42 am

Barman;1238236 wrote: I have seen buses, wouldn't dream of getting on one though. Full of smelly poor people, might catch some horrible disease.

I sense a wind up...:rolleyes:

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:44 am

Mariposa Traicionera;1238244 wrote: I sense a wind up...:rolleyes:

Damn:wah:

Mariposa Traicionera · Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:29 am

Barman;1238245 wrote: Damn:wah:
Nice try, though. :wah:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:05 pm

Driving in Sydney is scary but occasionally necessary. Finding a parking spot is unlikely. I'm lucky, I live close to a ferry wharf, and a few minutes walk from trains and buses. Getting spray and sea breeze on a boat on your way home after a tough day taking care of business is kind of neat. :sneaky:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:24 pm

San Antonio has a metro bus, but I don't know much about it. The city is trying to drum up support for a light rail line to become more metropolitan; they seem to think being metropolitan is a vital element of a metropolis. :yh_eyebro

My beloved used to commute by bus, train, and underground from Reading to London when we lived there. It took something like 2 hours, but the bus stop was less than 1/4 mile from the house and her job was a very short walk from Picadilly Circus. Very dependable

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:56 pm

luciferjohn;1238237 wrote: :-1we dont have public transport here

:(

so you must have a car, wow.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:44 pm

spot;1238200 wrote: Bristol's bus, train and airport all run to time with few cancellations, they all have displays showing what's actually happening in real time, I've no desire to go back to running a car. The trains and planes stop around 11 and start again after 5am, there's night buses for anyone out late.
When was the last time you got a bus from City Centre late at night? And arrived in one piece?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:45 pm

I refuse to ride a bus... full of common people with germs.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:47 pm

Only the best germs for our Oscar! :wah:

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:51 pm

oscar;1238318 wrote: I refuse to ride a bus... full of common people with germs.

:D Said so didn't i. Thought i was joking they did.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:53 pm

Public Transport in my village is dreadful!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:54 pm

Barman;1238325 wrote:

Said so didn't i. Thought i was joking they did.

Yes and I always get the nutter sit next to me.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:56 pm

oscar;1238329 wrote: Yes and I always get the nutter sit next to me.

Thought you refused to get on one.:yh_rotfl

I haven't been on one for over a hundred years, filthy things.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:57 pm

oscar;1238329 wrote: Yes and I always get the nutter sit next to me.

Well, he is your husband. :yh_glasse

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:01 pm

Barman;1238332 wrote: Thought you refused to get on one.:yh_rotfl

I haven't been on one for over a hundred years, filthy things. I think 1981 was my last venture on a public bus. I'm serious. They are nothing more than breeding grounds for germs from the undesirable. I'd rather wash my dogs anus bare-handed then eat my dinner than travel on one of those things.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:03 pm

oscar;1238336 wrote: I think 1981 was my last venture on a public bus. I'm serious. They are nothing more than breeding grounds for germs from the undesirable. I'd rather wash my dogs anus bare-handed then eat my dinner than travel on one of those things.

Totally agree, i cant remember the last time i boarded one of those peasant carriers.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:12 pm

Barman;1238340 wrote: Totally agree, i cant remember the last time i boarded one of those peasant carriers. Working class people with hacking coughs, sneezing with no hankerchiefs, feet on seats, snot on windows, filthy clothes on seats, the criminally insane staring at you and that's just the driver !!!

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:16 pm

I did once get on a Greyhound bus in Dallas - interesting experience!!!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:19 pm

AussiePam;1238353 wrote: I did once get on a Greyhound bus in Dallas - interesting experience!!! Did you go anywhere on It or did you just fancy getting on it and getting off again to annoy folk?

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:29 pm

I went to Fort Worth in time to get the Amtrak Heartland Flyer back to Oklahoma City. It was an eyeopener. Someone had an epileptic fit early on. Nobody spoke English except me and my Okie mate. Everyone seemed to be carrying all their kids and worldly goods. They'd obviously all been in transit for a long time, and it showed.

Grin - it may seem odd, Oscar, but most people don't do stuff just to annoy other people.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:32 pm

AussiePam;1238369 wrote: I went to Fort Worth in time to get the Amtrak Heartland Flyer back to Oklahoma City. It was an eyeopener. Someone had an epileptic fit early on. Nobody spoke English except me and my Okie mate. Everyone seemed to be carrying all their kids and worldly goods. They'd obviously all been in transit for a long time, and it showed.
That sounds just like the Bristol To Victoria Express here.

With the exception that as we are an equal opportunities country, the drivers guide dog leaves hair all over the seats.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:37 pm

oscar;1238371 wrote: That sounds just like the Bristol To Victoria Express here.

With the exception that as we are an equal opportunities country, the drivers guide dog leaves hair all over the seats.

Equal rights for dogs, I say!!! Ban humans...

The humans are dead.. Flight of the Conchords

YouTube - Flight of the Conchords - The Humans Are Dead (cover)

Post by **spot** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:47 pm

oscar;1238317 wrote: When was the last time you got a bus from City Centre late at night? And arrived in one piece?

I do it quite often, I've never had the slightest qualm about riding one at any time.

oscar wrote: I think 1981 was my last venture on a public bus. I'm serious.That might explain your misbegotten prejudice, don't you think? I do it, you don't, but even so you know better than I do what it's like?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:10 pm

spot;1238389 wrote: I do it quite often, I've never had the slightest qualm about riding one at any time.

That might explain your misbegotten prejudice, don't you think? I do it, you don't, but even so you know better than I do what it's like? Lighten Spot and get in the groove... Barman and I were enjoying a little Irony and banter. If you watch Channel Dave late at night, you will get some tips. LOL

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:17 pm

Barman;1238340 wrote: Totally agree, i cant remember the last time i boarded one of those peasant carriers.

me neither, oh god, the stench!:-5:-5

Post by **spot** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:42 pm

oscar;1238399 wrote: Lighten Spot and get in the groove... Barman and I were enjoying a little Irony and banter. If you watch Channel Dave late at night, you will get some tips. LOL

The idea of getting a television distresses me, as I hope it would distress all right-thinking people.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:43 pm

spot;1238497 wrote: The idea of getting a television distresses me, as I hope it would distress all right-thinking people.

you don't have a t.v.?

Post by **spot** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:47 pm

Odie;1238499 wrote: you don't have a t.v.?

No, Odie, I don't have a television. Life's too short.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:08 am

spot;1238497 wrote: The idea of getting a television distresses me, as I hope it would distress all right-thinking people.

That might explain your misbegotten prejudice, don't you think? I watch it, you don't, but even so you know better than I do what it's like? :yh_rotfl

Just havin a larf.

Post by **spot** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 3:45 am

Barman;1238582 wrote: That might explain your misbegotten prejudice, don't you think? I watch it, you don't, but even so you know better than I do what it's like? :yh_rotfl

Just havin a larf.

Not bad - I need the occasional slap, nobody knows that more than I do.

I've several reasons but quality of programming isn't the chief one. Top of the list is an ingrained objection to millions of people all thinking the same thing and feeling the same emotional response at the same time to the same stimulus. It seems such a waste.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:19 am

spot;1238591 wrote: Not bad - I need the occasional slap, nobody knows that more than I do.

I've several reasons but quality of programming isn't the chief one. Top of the list is an ingrained objection to millions of people all thinking the same thing and feeling the same emotional response at the same time to the same stimulus. It seems such a waste.

Damn! I'm beginning to agree with you more and more. And, that scares me.:wah:

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:38 am

spot;1238591 wrote: Not bad - I need the occasional slap, nobody knows that more than I do.

I've several reasons but quality of programming isn't the chief one. Top of the list is an ingrained objection to millions of people all thinking the same thing and feeling the same emotional response at the same time to the same stimulus. It seems such a waste.

Such a likable good sport Spot.:-6

Must admit if it weren't for the footie, motor racing and suchlike i would give my telly away. Wifey would hit the roof but what the hell, i would by her a dvd and watch her trying to work that one out for a month or two. All the entertainment a man needs.:wah:

Ozay · Post by **Ozay** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:50 am

Not having a car i use public transport twice a week at least. It is well timed to arrive on both forms of transportation: bus and train, whoever the price range is staggering especially for someone like myself who is unemployed. To go just 20 miles out of town is over £7 for a day return on the bus and on the train. There was a time when the bus was cheaper than the train but now there is only 20 pence in it. I find this shocking and think I may as well use the train as there is only 20 pence in it and it is a damn sight quicker. The buses give destination times which are very often incorrect it will say one time then be up to 20 minutes late to arrive at the destination due to heavy traffic and also the amount of bus stops. In one lane there is around nine bus stops in under a mile people are incredibly lazy. :wah: and also there is a village before York that is covered by a regional bus when really it should be covered by York local buses especially as it is in York unitary authority if it was it would make a hell of a difference in the time to arrive at York from Malton.