The Wheels on the Bus Go ‘Round and ‘Round
November 13th, 2008 | 
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What an adventure riding public transportation can be!
Yesterday, one of the earlier buses on my route broke down. So, as the bus I was riding came to the various stops, there were lots more people waiting to be picked up.
At one point, the driver didn’t even stop because he felt the bus was too full. He must have felt guilty because at the next stop he actually stopped and told the people that the earlier bus had broken down. AND THEN HE LET THEM ON THE BUS!!
Stop after stop he did this. Because I get on at one of the first stops, I was lucky to have a seat. I felt sorry for those people who had to stand in the isle. Crammed together worse than sardines. They didn’t need to worry about trying to hang on to something to maintain their balance. The crush of those around them kept them from falling over.
At one point, I started to softly sing, “The wheels on the bus go ’round and ’round . . .” My seat companion chuckled. Then, I changed the words. “I hope the wheels on the bus keep going ’round and ’round. . .’ The bus driver had pulled over because he said he was losing pressure . . .
It reminded me of stories I have heard about bus rides in South America. Throw in a goat, some chickens, and a pig and my ride would have been the same . . .
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