The Bus Paradox.

I was sitting at the bus stop today at 4pm, going home, and i came to consider something in my state of boredom. I started to evaluate the rarity of seats on the bus.

Assuming that the buses are the long bendy type, the ideal position to stand at the bus stop outside rp, is the third peg from the left. that way, if the bus driver over compensates, u have a shorter distance to walk, same for vice versa.

The value of the seats also change with different times. On monday, when my faci release us as early as 3pm, there are little competition for the seats, so i will choose my favourite seat. the ones just after the bendy section of the bus, intended for handicap people.

When its as late as 4pm, when most of the school are released, the thing changes completely. IF and only if, the bus driver stopped the bus in front of u, then there is no change. you should be the first up the bus and can choose ur seat. if not, which is the likelier scenario, the 4 seaters in the front as well as the seats behind the bus driver increases in value.

I would say the seat behind the seat behind the bus driver is better as compared to the 4 seaters.. the reason being you dont have to face strangers sitting opposite of u. if they are, then u have to turn ur head to the sides the whole way home. One down side of the seat behind the bus driver is that it is slightly cramped, and my legs, being of the longer variety, often have to cramp to fit in.

What happens if the bus that comes is the original short one?

Then the seat of value changes. The one directly behind the exit, as well as the one with the emergency exit becomes my favored seat, as they have more leg space. however, the emergency handle will be poking into ur ribs. and if u go home at 4, the sun will be shining thru the window at the exit seat.

in my opinion, the worst seat in the bus is in the center of the five seater right at the back. this is because the moment people get up the bus, the first thing they see u. also, if the bus driver jam brake, chances are u will fall face first onto the floor. and you can't look anywhere. can't look at sides cuz people beside u, cant look front cuz got people coming up. cant sleep or u will fall. crap seat.

For short bus rides, like from yishun interchange to my home, i favor the standing section over the usual valued seats. this is because every seat has a "wearing in period" in which u keep shifting to find a comfortable spot. the bus ride is so short, that might as well just stand.


amazing isnt it, one of my longer posts this year, dedicated to such a bo liao subject.