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Why is it not acceptable to stand on a bus? It increases capacity hugely and if you're only going a few stops it makes perfect sense. Most buses are rated for
by bcraven 8y ago
Why is it not acceptable to stand on a bus? It increases capacity hugely and if you're only going a few stops it makes perfect sense.
Most buses are rated for "X Standing, Y Seated" passengers.
- bonesss 8y agoAlso, wishing for a blanket increase in total number of busses by some huge percentage to avoid anyone standing probably sounds like a real nice plan until you have to pay for it... Capacity management isn't as easy as throwing drivers and busses at the problem.
- esotericn 8y agoBecause people will take a taxi or self driving car instead. You're making a comparison here that's based on having no other choice. There is obviously a difference between a 5 min journey down the road and a 30+ minute commute.
- cloakandswagger 8y agoWill they? When I drive I have to worry about parking and, you know, driving. If I take a taxi or ride share I'm paying on the order of 6x what the bus costs. I think you're overstating the annoyance of standing on a bus.
- bluedino 8y agoPeople don't mind in say, SF Chinatown. They pack those buses like sardine cans.