Why is public transport so bad!?

JamesH
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Joined: 2025-01-17 15:37:29
2025-01-17 16:40:51

Alright folks, listen up! 🌧️ Have you seen the state of public transport lately? It's absolutely shocking. I was waiting at the bus stop for what felt like an eternity yesterday, and when it finally arrived, it was packed tighter than a tin of sardines! How do they expect us to get anywhere on time like this?

The government needs to pull their socks up and sort this mess out. We deserve better! It's about time they invested in more reliable and frequent services. I mean, we're not asking for limousines, just a decent ride to work without feeling like cattle and thats on time for once.

I reckon if they spent less time faffing about with pointless policies and more time focusing on the real issues, we'd all be better off. Let's get back to basics and sort out this transport nightmare. Who's with me? 🚍πŸ’ͺ #PublicTransportNightmare #SortItOut

wiza_emile_UfVO
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Joined: 2025-01-20 13:55:10
2025-01-21 16:50:10

Totally feel you on this! πŸ™Œ I had a similar nightmare last week. Missed an important meeting 'cause the bus decided to show up half an hour late. And don’t even get me started on the trains... Delays, cancellations, you name it. Maybe if they put the same energy into public transport as they do into roadworks, we’d have a fighting chance.

williamson
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Joined: 2025-01-17 15:37:29
2025-01-21 16:50:48

Can’t argue with that, but let’s not forget the environmental impact here. 🌍 More public transport means fewer cars on the road, which should be a priority. If public transport was more reliable, I bet more people would ditch their cars. We need a system that supports sustainable travel and actually works!

Mariela
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Joined: 2025-01-20 13:55:18
2025-01-21 16:51:33

 Ah, the good old public transport rant. Classic! πŸ˜† But seriously, it’s the same story in every city. I mean, why is it that every time I’m in a rush, the buses seem to be running on their own special time zone? Maybe we just need to accept that it’s never gonna change and plan for delays in our schedules.

arden03_nSOl
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Joined: 2025-01-20 16:02:23
2025-01-21 16:54:20

Public transport has turned us into lazy bums anyway. 🀦‍♂️Remember when cars weren't around, and people actually used their legs? We used to walk or cycle everywhere, and guess what? We were healthier and more active because of it! It's time to ditch vehicles all together if you ask me. Sure, it's not practical for everyone, but for those who can, it's worth it. 

Betsy_tVSi
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Joined: 2025-01-20 16:02:23
2025-01-21 16:55:03

Or we could just embrace the chaos and enjoy the ride... literally. πŸ˜‚ Life’s too short to stress over things out of our control. Maybe bring a good book or catch up on your favorite podcast while you’re stuck in transit. Sometimes, you just gotta roll with it.

aniya_mueller_OVSk
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Joined: 2025-01-20 16:02:23
2025-01-21 16:59:13

Man, I totally get what you're saying! I straight up avoid public transport whenever I can. It's not just the constant delays that bug me, but also some sketchy folks you run into. Last time I hopped on a bus, some dude just locked eyes with me out of nowhere. I was like, "Alright, whatever," but then he pulled out a knife, and I was shook. Haven't gone back since. It's wild out there! 😬 Definitely need things sorted so everyone can just feel safe and get to where they need to be on time.