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There’s a common perception in the U.S. that taking public transit is dangerous. It's actually safer than driving.
(www.scientificamerican.com)
this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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Safe depending on how the bus driver feels that day. Safe depending on how that Uber driver feels that day.
Also some Uber drivers have this fucked up mindset like cab drivers used to have, that because they're doing a job they have some kind of priority over traffic and sometimes try to cut traffic or speed.
Busses I swear your safety with how the driver may be is dependent on how their mood is and you know what no one thinks of, is your safety isn't guaranteed with other passengers. There's always, ALWAYS!!!!! One ride a week that will have some crazy ass fucker in it.
The train is more like, I hope the weather doesn't derail this and how the fuck is the weight limit not exceeded.
When in reality the only vehicles that genuinely have any priority in any traffic setting are the Ambulances/EMS Vehicles, Police/Law Enforcement Vehicles and Fire Trucks.
Other than that it's not so bad, I don't mind it.