People use public transportation because they want to avoid congestion. Myself also would prefer to use public transportation, such as commuter line, because I don't want to stuck in traffic which can waste both my time and my money (because you need to pay TOLL fee and fuel). However, choosing public transportation is more than that. While doing so, you also have a chance to observe your surroundings, interact with strangers, and manage your tense.
While you are using your private transportation on your own, your goal is to be able to reach your destination as fast as you can. When other car/motorcycle slows you down or disturb your journey, you just honk the horn and done. Can you ever imagine what would possibly happen if all of them honk their horn? Chaos.
Thus, using public transportation would make you calm. At least, you won't get so stressed out because of the congestion that you'll be facing.
I really love using commuter line for the past year. I am able to reach my destination faster and cheaper. The best thing is I don't have to drive it on my own so I won't get too tired after having a full day activities! I also get to observe my surroundings and also people.
Today I also use commuter line to accommodate me to reach my destination(s). I travelled for 2 hours and more. On the way, I met a variety of people with different characteristics.
In the morning, an empty and peaceful train, suddenly felt chaotic after a group of adults rushed in because they don't want to stand up for the rest of their journey. Well, what's so pitiful is that they disturbed the other passenger that were already sat down before. What I am trying to say here is that if you are using public transportation, please be gentle. I mean, it's for public. Do not make it like it's yours and disturb the other passenger.
I also once saw an elder didn't have a seat. Meanwhile, the young-adults who are already seated were pretending that they fell asleep. Geez. Then, an elder with a handful of luggage needed a helping hand from afar yet no one concern about her. Pity. Reasons that people do not help each other are because they can't help, they do not know, or they pretend that they do not know. The ugly truth, some of our society do this. Well, I am not perfect too. Sometimes because I am so tired I wish that the elders find another seat. However, if they are nearby and haven't been seated, I would sacrifice my seat for them. Maybe I am tired, but the elders' condition are far less than mine.
Helping others will make yourself happier, believe me.
Someday, you'll need them too.
Do not expect someone to help you if you do not like to help others.
Vice versa.
Night.
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