Buses are F-U-N

Prior to coming to NYC, I disliked buses. In fact, I eschewed them, favoring rail transportation or subway transportation if I had to take mass transit. Part of the reason is that in Chicago and Atlanta, the two previous cities I've spent any significant amount of time in with any sort of usable mass transit, the buses were not all that great.

However, in NYC, buses are my favorite. There are several reasons. First, I can almost always get a seat on the bus. Second, it's usually climate-controlled better. Third, I can see the trees and the birds and the sun. Fourth, I can peoplewatch.

It feels less claustrophobic, and waiting for a bus is usually pleasant, because you are outdoors (when the weather is nice).

Plus, you can't beat a bus for short distances. I love hopping on and hopping off buses.