Originally Posted by
Mobile 155
To a degree it reminds me of a suggestion posted in this forum years ago after I mentioned that I hadn't been on a city bus in 35 years. The poster wanted to assure me the experience could be enhanced by following a few simple rules. Don't make eye contact with loud passengers. Take a book and keep your face in it. Don't sit too far back in the bus. Maybe it was good advice but it simply confirmed my reasons for not riding the bus. I at least see the suggestions from a different perspective.
I take Detroit's buses too when it's too cold or icy to ride. I've never had a problem. I don't go out of my way to avoid attention. But I don't go out of my way to attract attention. The most notable violence on buses is directed at the drivers because people get upset about the bus being late or not showing up. And drivers are going to be the ones who call for help if there is a problem. So I always say hi to them when I get on and thank them when I get off.