Common Misconceptions About Traveling on Buses
Transportation by bus is often perceived as inferior to traveling by car. This stigma results from several misconceptions about traveling on buses that people have held on to for years. Let’s bust these myths and learn about what traveling on a bus actually entails.
Only People Who Have No Other Choice Ride the Bus
This isn’t necessarily the case. It should be noted that this is the reason some people choose to ride the bus, but it’s not the only reason. You may ride the bus because you care about the environment and don’t want to contribute to the high usage of non-renewable fossil fuels. Or perhaps you want to save money on transportation and gas costs. Or you could rent a bus to drive yourself, with the proper licensing and insurance; companies sometimes rent buses for their employees to go to team-building events. There are many reasons you’d want to ride a bus, none of which you need to be ashamed of.
Buses Are Unreliable
While some inner-city buses do arrive late, that’s usually a rare phenomenon caused by any number of factors, including weather changes and special events that create excess traffic. A bus will rarely break down. Most buses are built to last for upward of 20 years, making them the most reliable vehicles on the road. You likely won’t have to worry about renting a bus and having it break down on you in the middle of a trip.
Bus Rides Are Too Long and Boring
Most buses today offer a lot of amenities, including Wi-Fi so that you can connect your phone or laptop. You can also argue that riding a bus frees up more time for you to do whatever you want. Since your hands aren’t on the wheel, you can read a book or watch a movie. You can catch up on work or, if you’re traveling with friends, bond with them through conversation. You can enjoy the view without the worry of getting lost. Long and boring bus rides are a common misconception about traveling on the bus.
Believing these misconceptions will keep you from having fun on your bus ride. Now that we’ve busted these myths, you can enjoy your bus ride!
