Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Public Transit Writing




This is an excerpt from the Rider's Handbook for Columbia, MO, public transit, re: buses.
I would like to note how specifically the handbook describes what we "Riders" would otherwise call 'waving,' and how definitively effective it is to look at the bus when attempting to stop it bus. One must be able and willing to communicate desire with the driver, who is female, according to the manual. I am not certain what to do under the condition that the driver is male.

The last line also makes me wonder what other conclusions the driver might come up with?

-That's a hooker.
-That guys's homeless.
-That corner must have a nice view.
-That's a gargoyle, and this acid just kicked in.
-That guy is waiting for me make another trip around the city and then pick him up.
-He's there because he isn't anywhere else.
-He just crossed the street, and now wonders if that was a good move.
-He just wants to see if he recognizes anyone on the bus.
-It's a good place to pee.

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