Next Stop: Work

Name: Gary
Bus: #81
Date/Time: 12:15 p.m. - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Commute: 1 bus, 15 minutes

Gary uses the bus to travel to and from work and has been using the bus all of his life. Although he can use his car, he chooses to take the bus because "it's cheaper, closer, and easier." He said he sees "a lot of drunk folks" and a lot of kids and other interesting people.

Did you know?

Most bars close in Columbus, Ohio around 2 a.m., but COTA stops busses at midnight. Columbus is the nation's 3rd drunkest city based on DUI and drunken driving accident statistics.

Source: http://www.43places.com/locals/view/106701

Next Stop: Everywhere

Name: Cierra
Bus: #18
Date/Time: 6:23 p.m. - Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Commute: 2 busses, 40 minutes

For Cierra, the bus is her only means of transportation because she has no car. She has been riding the bus since she was a teenager and if the bus was unavailable, she would need to depend on friends and family for rides, but she does not want to do so. As for interesting stories, on the bus system in Cleveland she saw a woman get on the bus and go into a siezure. The bus driver called 911. When the cops came, the woman got up and just left.

Did you know?

Riding the bus costs more than 5780 LESS per year than driving a small Sedan, according to AAA. Maybe having no car is a good thing. See how much a car costs in 2007: AAA Your Driving Costs brochure