once you step off the bus, you're done. you don't have to check its tire pressure, top off the fluids, change its oil, or pay your mechanic an extra $300 because he found calcification between the rotary embiosilator and the flange caps of the rear internal transience conductors.

most of the time, it's not raining. (corollary: if there are two feet of snow on the ground, you should stay home anyway.)

you don't need to carry insurance on the train. not even collision.

people rarely get out of their cars at traffic lights and get on the bus to confront you because they think you cut them off.

you may be too tired to drive. you're never too tired to ride the bus.

you should not read or write while driving. you can finish a lot of books on the bus.

you never have a good conversation with other drivers. you do with other riders.

if the bus breaks down, you can get some more reading done while you sit on it and wait for the replacement. you don't have to pay to have it towed and repaired.

what's the ratio of bus accidents to car accidents?

if the bus is in an accident, it will usually win, and with less damage to your person and property.

walking to the train station is better exercise than walking to the car.

bwi to bhz

car	train/bus
$4 gas + $2 tunnel toll + $2 tunnel toll + $? car wear and tear	$3.50 all-day pass
>$8	$3.50

the train may not go where you want, but it goes there directly.

your fellow riders may be as crazy as your fellow drivers, but they don't have a ton of metal at their disposal, they have to confront you face-to-face, and they're surrounded by a lot of witnesses.

you may or may not have a cellphone in your car. the bus driver definitely has a radio to call for help, and is trained to handle all sorts of emergencies.

would you rather break down in a bad neighborhood in a bus or alone in your car?

you'll never forget where you parked your bus.

no one will break into or steal your bus.

you won't get a parking ticket or have to pay to get your bus out of the impound lot.

no one will ever ask you whether you have any grey poupon.