Bus driver swap mid-route changed my whole vibe

My usual morning driver retired last month and the new one blasts pop music and chats with passengers, which is way different from the silent, serious ride I had for 2 years. Does a driver's style actually affect how you feel about your commute, or am I just being picky?

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nina_lane1615d ago

I mean maybe it's just me but imagine paying for a bus ticket and getting a free concert and a therapy session thrown in. Sounds like a steal honestly.

hugo_hayes14d ago

Read a study once that said drivers who talk to passengers actually make people feel safer and more connected to their community. Idk maybe it's just me but I'd take a chatty driver over a silent one any day, especially early morning when I need a little energy boost. I remember this article about how the social vibe on public transit can really shape your whole mood for the day ahead. Your old driver being serious probably made the ride feel predictable and calm, which some people need. But the new one sounds like they're trying to make the commute less lonely and more human. I guess it just depends on what kind of energy you're looking for when you're half asleep.