I understand the average rider’s worry that they may miss their stop. But I want to raise awareness and safety concerns about a certain practice I have been noticing/getting annoyed by. I am referring to the common activity of half the riders all jumping up, pushing and shoving their way closer to the exit, WAYYYY before the stop.
I have yet to EVER witness a rider not able to get off when they wanted to. The drivers watch to make sure that all riders attempting to exit are able to do so. It can be a little annoying and sometimes downright dangerous as people push and maneuver around each other as a bus/train is applying brakes. Half the time the person you are trying to get around may be getting off at the same stop!
So please, wait until the bus/train reaches its stop before running for the doors. I don’t mind if you want to stand up, but please don’t start crowding an already crowded aisle.
You will get off, I promise.
