I am currently using public transport. Like right this second. I’ve used public transport an awful lot over the years, from when I was young, until now.
As it’s the holiday season, there are LOTS of people on the buses I get from Carlow to Dublin an back again. But, if you travel as much as me you might notice that most public transport journeys have the following types of people;
1) the Newbie: that person who insists on pushing past you to get on the bus first, then take 10 minutes trying to figure out where they’re going, how much it is, when they get off… It goes on and on… These people can be fine if you’re not in a rush, or more importantly when it’s not raining. If you don’t know where you’re going and it’s raining, wait at the end of the line, otherwise you will be stampeded.
2) the ‘loud music’ guy: I have to admit, this is often me. I just like having my music loud! But, if there are people right behind/in front of me I will try to keep it down. Otherwise I party on down all over the bus.
There’s actually a guy across from me at the minute who’s music is loud enough that I can hear it through my own headphones. That cannot be good for the drums, man!
3) the snorer: this is pretty self explanatory. If you fall asleep and you snore, that’s your own business, but the person beside you might end up hitting you in the ribs. Or hold your nose. But, so long as you don’t drool on their shoulder they should let go!
4) the ‘off-their-head’: I get it, drugs exist, and evidently, people take them. Whatever man , I’m not here to judge. But, taking a long drag, or line or whatever you’re calling them these days before a journey where you have to sit still for over an hour, in an enclosed space, with grumpy travellers and where you cannot fulfil your munchy needs… Well, that just sounds like a recipe for disaster if ever there was one.
Don’t do drugs, kids. The bus driver will kick you off. And we will cheer.
5) the grumpy driver: today this is not the case. In fact, the driver I have today just walked down the aisle to ask the guy I mentioned earlier to turn his music down because there are people his music is ‘blowing the mind off.’ Usually drivers don’t bother. But this one is very nice and happy.
However, both my boyfriend and I have grumpy drivers on the routes we take daily. They’re mean, ignorant and will shout at you if the bell doesn’t sound. It makes me sad.
6) the laugher: this is the last, but most frustrating person on public transport. They laugh at EVERYTHING their friend says. Sometimes the friend isn’t even there, they’re on the phone. This is even more infuriating because you can’t decide for yourself whether or not what the person said could be deemed as that funny. Control you giggles people!!
Happy travelling all! Comment if you’ve had any experiences with anyone like the above, or anyone else.
One Year, One Girl 
I literally see all these people everyday! I commute for an hour into London, I take a train and a bus, and this is literally every journey summed up. It’s unfortunate you always have grumpy drivers! I usually get along with mine.
I know, see theres one driver who is really grumpy, but he seems to always be driving when im getting the bus! Im glad you realated to the peopke. It can be quite entertaining commuting all the time!