Chicago Commute: Not Fresh

I really don't think it if an outrageous expectation on my part that commuters should bathe. Busses are pretty packed during rush hour, and some of my fellow riders are a bit ripe. Unfortunately, this is only going to get worse as it starts to warm up outside. I don't expect that everyone is going to smell like roses at the end of the work day, but something is seriously wrong if someone smells like a barnyard.

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Bus-trated

During rush hour, tons of weary commuters take the bus home. It is a bit of a crap shoot whether or not you'll get a seat. I get that, but some people take way more than their share of space. Today, a parent with one of those SUV strollers parked themselves in the wheelchair space, taking three seats out of commission. Further back, a overweight woman is taking up two seats...not even making an effort to squeeze over to the side to allow someone to perch on half a seat. It is harder to accept standing for the commute when your fellow passengers are so inconsiderate.

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Rush Hour

Generally, I really like taking public transportation. Aside from all the environmental considerations, it reinforces my identity as an urban kind of guy. However, the bus during rush hour always challenges my conviction.

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