The Crazy Rants of Samantha Burns

Contributed by Polunatic

Dedicated to the striking New York City transit workers and all transit workers who put up with a lot of crap every day.

Given that it's the holiday season, a lot of people are out and about - shopping, running errands, etc. While it is supposed to be a time of joy, crowds can bring out the worst in people.

Although I own a car, I commute to work using the streetcar and subway. I'm a big supporter of public transit and would probably use it even more often if some of my fellow transit riders didn't drive me crazy with their inconsideration. As such, I thought it might be fitting to do a public transit rant

The top 10 things that irritate me about my fellow public transit riders:

10) People who stand in the aisles with their backpacks on.
9) People who wear backpacks and are oblivious to the fact that they’re blocking the aisle.
8) People who stop when they get to the top or bottom of the escalator or stairs.
7) People who use an empty seat on a crowded bus to rest their packages.
6) Fully-abled people who won’t give up their seat to a senior, pregnant woman or person with a disability.
5) People who insist on pushing their way onto a full vehicle.
4) People who jump the queue if the streetcar pulls 5 feet ahead or behind of the stop.
3) People who block the rear door.
2) People who monopolize the stairs in one direction and then give you a dirty look when you try to go in the opposite direction.

And the number 1 thing that irritates me about my fellow public transit riders:

1) People who want to have it both ways. They’ve got a seat on a crowded bus but want to be the first ones off at the end of the line.

Feel free to add your own.

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