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Buses are stupid, especially in smaller towns.
Race, Religion & Politics / 2:06 AM - Wednesday November 18, 2009

Buses are stupid, especially in smaller towns.

No one rides the bus anymore, what like 3 people all day. Those lazy asses need to learn to drive themselves. Buses are a waste of money and time. I see buses going by in my town all the time and there is rarely anyone in them. Why do we still have them, you would think by now people would of realized they are pointless and stupid.

- Asked by Male, 18-21

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I live in a very small hamlet and to be honest, there is no buses around here because the place is too small but I think if there was one, many people would use it because the nearest town is 35 miles away and most of the people who live in the hamlet have to pay someone to take them into town...if you're in a small town as well, I have to agree that buses would be pointless, especially if the stores, cafes, etc were within walking distance and buses weren't needed...:D

- Response by fastball, A Creative, Female, 36-45, Edmonton, Student

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My man I live in a town of predominatly elderly people that needs the bus to travel as they cannot drive anymore due to physical problems and we have a major University(Marshall)tha st the kis ds use the bus to get home after school and one day your going to get old too and the bus might be the only way to get you to the doctor, store ect?? In my town we need the bus and badly anbd they are up to 80% full all day!!

- Response by ptawillis, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 46-55, Medical / Dental

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Only pointless stupid people would say something like that. People have to take the bus that can't afford to have a car, or who cannot drive for medical reasons, or whose car has been stolen, towed or is down for repairs. Just because YOU have the money for a car doesn't mean everyone does - especially in this economy. Damn you youngsters are some of the most judgmental, non-tolerant little farts. Grow up why don't you and realize that there is a big world out there and most people are not like you.

- Response by msheartbeat, A Trendsetter, Female, 36-45, San Francisco, Self-Employed

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In small towns buses aren't worth the costs to run and maintain but a lot of poor people can't afford to buy a car. It doesn't matter if those lazy asses know how to drive, they need money to get and maintain a car.

- Response by A Player, Male, Who Cares?, Other Profession

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How rude are you to ASSUME that because they do not drive, they are lazy ?

As shawlkin stated so politely that its not something some people can help, they need assistance in getting around. Rather then restate all of the well stated facts as to reasons that buses are needed, I will however, tell you that if you find buses so darned inconveniencing for you, why don't you offer to drive some of the passengers around, and lets see if you still sing the tune of "Lazy." Maybe if you were forced to see them face to face, you would come to understand all the things your young mind has seemed to fail to understand yet. Some of us are not as fortunate as some, we don't get cars handed to us with keys on silver platters. There is a majority of the working class who have had to earn what they have. So while we ride the buses to and from work and school we are earning our way in life each and every day. Something very enriching.

- Response by ratbrat98, A Creative, Female, 29-35, Student

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I took the bus every day when I was in college. My first car broke down so many times I gained a LOT of experience riding the bus. Not everyone can own or operate a car, which is why public transport is necessary.

- Response by workplay, A Career Man, Male, 26-28, Los Angeles, Internet / New Media

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Buses are some peoples life line to the outside World.

- Response by hands, A Creative, Male, 36-45, Who Cares?

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I don't have a car because I don't see the need to add another vehicle to the road, and cause more pollution and traffic, I walk anywhere that is within feasible walking distance, and take the bus or use a taxi at other times, I look at people who ride the bus as helping with enviromental problems, not as lazy.

- Response by treatyoulikeaking, A Creative, Female, 18-21, Student

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Another hallmark of maturity and forward thinking.

(rolling eyes)

- Response by drumboi2, A Guy Critical, Male, 56-65, Technical

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I know this may be difficult for you teenage brain to understand. Bear with me. Not everyone can drive!!! Who do you usuallly see on the bus? Elderly poeple, kids going to school, people who don't have a drivers liscence (for various reasons, including perhaps a disability). How is an 85 year old woman with a walker supposed to get around? ARe you going to go to her house and give her a lift? It's a public service. We don't have many fires in my area, but we still have a fire dept.

- Response by girldownunder, A Life of the Party, Female, 29-35, Sydney, Medical / Dental

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If you are truly the age listed on your profile, then your question is answered. It is likely the only reason ridership is low is the buses still do not run in the areas that truly need them. Buses can save you money on gas, wear and tear on your vehicle and cut down the number of vehicles on the road.

- Response by retailslave, A Thinker, Female, 56-65

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Wow. You haven't been watching the news lately have you. Public transportation cut's pollution. Buses frequently run on natural gas which has minimal pollution.

You need to educate yourself. We need more people on the bus. Not less buses.

- Response by llafsroh, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 36-45, Boston, Science / Engineering

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Maybe in smaller centres buses are pointless but for bigger centres a lot of people ride the bus. They are not a waste of time or money. I guess you would rather have 50 more cars at a time polluting the environment at a time then having 50 people riding in one vehicles.

- Response by MaryAnne, A Thinker, Female, 46-55, Who Cares?

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Your ignorance speaks volumes...

- Response by juandontbeg, A Career Man, Male, 29-35, Charlotte, Self-Employed

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maybe they should get rid of the buses and you can ride all the people who need to get around but have no car

- Response by bigcurt, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 46-55, Pittsburgh, Self-Employed

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First of all until you know exactly why people use them maybe you shouldn't knock it. Maybe they are unable to drive, maybe they lost jobs and can't afford car payments. Maybe once spouse died who always drove. Maybe they have lost their license. Don't be so quick to judge and think you know why people do what they do, because trust me one day you may need the very service you are complaining about.

- Response by lk2mvit, A Life of the Party, Female, 29-35, Other Profession

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#1 - Not everyone is physically capable of driving.

#2 - Not everyone can afford the added expense (gas, maintenance, insurance) of owning a car.

#3 - Buses are better for the environment. One bus with 30 people on it burns less gas and creates less pollution than 30 cars.

#4 - I don't know where you live, but if more people aren't taking the bus, then shame on them. Here in NY (where MOST people don't own cars), you see EVERYONE on the bus. From homeless people to corporate CEO's. There's more to the world than the town you live in, ya know? Maybe you should get out and see some of it before you shoot your mouth off and sound like an idiot.

- Response by rokitman, A Creative, Male, 29-35, Political / Government

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maybe where you live they are pointless and stupid. But where i live they are a valuable mode of transportation.

- Response by phenomenal1woman, A Thinker, Female, 46-55, Chicago

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buses are for poor people, or people who dont mind using slower, cheaper transportation to get where they're going. also, a lot of old people cannot drive and need the bus. not everyone can afford a car and the gas to move it. think about peoples' situations besides yourself.

- Response by foonlord, A Creative, Male, 26-28, San Francisco, Internet / New Media

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uh...when i lived in orange county, i took buses to get to the malls and everywhere. i was a student and was only there for a year so i didn't own a car.
ive done greyhound too if you ask me.

- Response by laylayla, A Thinker, Female, 26-28, Who Cares?

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