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UmbralRaptor t1_je5qfok wrote

I mean, it's nice that getting to/from IAD has gone from a 4-seat ride to a 3-seat one, but it's not world-shattering.

Edit: apparently from the downvotes a lot of people don't know how much one needs to use buses to get to/from metro stations. (or deal with several mile walks). You should try actually using the transit here.

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Gumburcules t1_je9zafn wrote

My ride went from 2 seats to 1, it's almost like everybody's personal situation is different...

Also, you've got to be kidding me with "you should try actually using the transit here." You know who is downvoting you? The people who don't have 4-seat rides to Dulles precisely because they chose to live near transit and use it frequently.

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UmbralRaptor t1_jead7d3 wrote

I could always try living somewhere where I'm not next to two bus lines, farther from work, and pay an extra $500-$1500/month, yes.

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Gumburcules t1_jeapm3q wrote

Nobody cares what you could or couldn't try.

Public transit is for the public, not you specifically.

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UmbralRaptor t1_jebifl2 wrote

Then who is it for? Why are so many stops so far away from everything? Why is it necessary to check across multiple apps (or pdfs) what the bus is so one can actually get from point A to B? Why is the "last bus problem" a constant threat meaning that you always have to be ready for a several mile walk? Especially if you're out after 4-8 pm (depending on the day of the week).

Is the goal actually to get people around?

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