The Importance Of Bus Etiquette

Bus Etiquette

There is one instant where I try to be as late as possible. Normally, I could define myself as a punctual being. Why? Because I try to avoid the embarrassment of walking in late, resulting in various eyes laid upon me all at once. But, in this case I tend to wait till the very last second before leaving my house. At approximately 12.5 tons stands my most dreaded place to attend. I wait everyday till the very last minute to run down the street to the bus stop as if I were a track star in order to catch the bus. This year amongst all years felt to be the most dreaded year riding the bus. I pondered over the different possibilities as to why the bus ride this year felt more appalling in comparison to years before. Maybe it was the new bus driver, or maybe it was the bumpier route we took this year, but after some examination I was able to figure out the only explanation: Freshman AKA students unaware of the unwritten rules of the bus or simply those who choose to be disrespectful.

Although many seem to lack the much needed characteristic of being kind, it is common sense, and something every decent human should strive to do. The last thing you want is to end up like Regina George, and get hit by a large yellow bus. Be patient with the bus driver, and always say thank you or goodbye when walking off the bus. I’ve had many different bus drivers throughout my education and there are several different types. There are the ones who hate their job as much as the students hate riding the bus and there are the some who genuinely enjoy their job. No matter what the case may be, it is important to always be kind and show