Since summer 2011, I have been taking city transit more than I ever have in my 22 year old life. Getting to and from a summer job, various city events, and Mohawk College, I now feel pretty comfortable taking the bus and getting around the city by myself. My new wisdom of HSR however has also enlightened me to the rather annoy-some behaviour of some travelers. My biggest pet peeve? People who don't move to the back of the bus when they get on. If there are seats available, sit! If there aren't, for the love of jeebus, move to the back so other people can get on. There is nothing more aggravating then getting on a bus and having to stand with a loaded backpack and laptop case at the very front of the bus becuase the otherwise unoccupied bus is blocked by some blockhead. Even when it's not me who's blocked, it's still annoying and I feel terrible for the people who get trapped or who can't get on the bus becuase its "full".
This issue seems to be common amongst "the youth". Man am I getting old! Anyway, I don't know why they don't seem to realize the common courtesy inherent in the simple act, but I feel the need to yell at them when they don't do it. I don't actually yell of course, but it does definitely grind my gears! So next time you take HSR, please remember this small rant of mine and be courteous!
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