Passenger Tales

stories about my experiences as a traveler and passenger

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Entries Tagged as 'Bus'

Bus and Chivalry

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Earlier, I was on my way to Medical City to deliver my specimen. I caught a non-aircon bus because it was the first transpo available and I had to get to the hospital as soon as possible. When I got on the bus, I was the only one standing. I positioned myself in […]

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Tip for Commuting

February 17th, 2008 · No Comments

If you’re in a hurry, never ever ride a public transportation that’s empty or nearly empty. You’ll just be late because nine out of ten times, the driver will stop for every passenger, possible passenger or by-stander along the way. It will even stop in corners to wait for other passengers. And have […]

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Tags: Bus · FX · Jeepney

Buses in Singapore

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

If you ask me what I like most about Singapore, my answer would be their public transportation system. I already rhapsodized in my previous post about their train system. Now let’s talk a little about their buses. Bus stations are near MRT Stations. Their buses look a like but not mirror images of […]

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Scary Rides - Bus

February 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Of all the scary and dangerous situations I’ve encountered as a commuter, this was so far, and hopefully the last, scariest situation I’ve been in. That evening in February 2004 started well enough. I met my friend Kate, yes the same Kate from Davao, at her hotel in the New Renaissance World to grab […]

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