Originally Posted by
mconlonx
Once again, a folding bike is an alternate solution. If a taxi ride is needed or desired, no need that it have a rack, just fold the bike up so it fits in the trunk or with you in the back seat.
That's what I use, can't tell you how many times the rack on the bus had 2 bikes in them and if you have a regular bike the driver won't let you on the bus due to it being too crowded. I picked up a Dahon speed p8 used for 200 put on some schwalbe marathon plus tires and never looked back, there were times even on the train when the racks were full.......I fold up my bike and put it right next to me so far no problems.