is it me, or are the bus drivers in auckland really not caring how they drive anymore?
its almost 6.30pm and I catch a bus from new market to symonds street. now usually I find bus trips to be quite relaxing and slow. Maby not comfortable enough for me to rest my head on the vibrating wall or window ledge but fairly calm.
Lately, Ive tried to steer away from my usual quick naps due to the violent commotion that goes on when just getting from one end of the road to the next! There is a series of swerves as the bus driver deftly manouevers the bus around slow drivers and drivers parked up waiting to get into the motorway. Sudden shunting stops when the bus driver almost hits a car or quickly drops into a bus-stop either to eject out a passenger or swallow up another.
I often share with other passengers glances of sometimes despair, worry, and even a bit of excitement. I no longer can shut my eyes as I probably will be thrown from my seat, or have to look like a fool when my eyes fly open and I have to grab something or get some footing!
its like rock and roll getting on a bus here in auckland these days!
there was one time when I got on a over crowded bus. I shouldnt have gotten on but I enjoy the view when I am forced to stand next to the driver. It feels like standing on a flying carpet, swooping down mount eden road.
I almost had the opportunity to see what it looks like to a vehicle when it hits someone stupid enough to run in front of a bus... it was so close I can almost imagine it.
Well enough about accidents ive been in enough!!
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