banana Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Who should cede way when getting off public transport is a daily trauma that affects millions of Brits and likely the GDP. When the bus, train or plane is pulling in to the stop/station/airport, who should give way when trying to exit - the person already standing in the aisle, likely for some time, or the person who is nearer the exit, but still standing in front of their seat, and likely stood up at the last second? Let's get this shit sorted once and for all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I dont really give a shit either way tbh but having just come back from London, the permaseethe in my missus generated from folk just pushing paste her on the buses, tube and the pavement was truly a sight to behold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I do not use public transport. I have a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Complex as I feel different situations require different answers: If the thing is rammed: If standing in a queue whilst waiting to exit, I'll let a gap develop to allow 'sitters' to get out ahead of me*. Say I'm first on a train at Waverley heading to Glasgow and grab a seat close to the exit for rapid connection at Central, but the train becomes overly busy at Haymarket. By applying the 'standers have priority' rule, I'll be stuck on board for a while until half the passengers clear out, despite the fact I was the first person on the thing and chose a seat by the exit for very good reason. Letting the bus clear from front to back (or near-door to middle on a two-exit train carriage) is the chivalrous way forward, giving those closest to the exits priority. If the thing is quiet: In this situation where there is full freedom of movement, the 'sitters' can stand up and prepare for disembarkment at any time. Therefore if somebody has clearly made the effort to get up early in order to exit in swift fashion, this person should be given right of way. Somebody blocking them by getting up at the last minute and then dicking around with overhead baggage deserves a good kick to the pie. The exception applies to the infirm who can't stand up early whilst the vehicle is in motion. Presuming they're not an arsehole, if they don't want to be one of the last off then there's likely to be a good reason for it. *those that don't give a simple "thank you" deserve to fall down the gap and have their legs sliced off on the tracks. I feel that this very fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 This isn’t really difficult.Use some common sense and don’t be a selfish c**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Depends on the context. If the bus or train was too busy and it forced folk to stand because there were no seats available, then those folk should have the right of way over everyone else. If you have simply stood up early to try and get a head start, then tough titties, you can join the rest of us in a race to the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I dont really give a shit either way tbh but having just come back from London, the permaseethe in my missus generated from folk just pushing paste her on the buses, tube and the pavement was truly a sight to behold. in Italy recently it became apparent that Russians are the rudest c***s imaginable, blundering about and "pushing in " all over the place - clearly had no idea that, as an Englishman abroad - that should be my sole prerogative ! luckily the sentiment behind a sharp "oi - f**k off," in conjunction with a jabbing finger and "get the f**k behind me" gesture appears to transcend all linguistic boundaries, and the natural order of things could be restored relatively easily; but i didn't mess with any of them that looked to have umbrellas or perfume bottles about their person - they could stand where they wanted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Hedgecutter said: If the thing is rammed: If standing in a queue whilst waiting to exit, I'll let a gap develop to allow 'sitters' to get out ahead of me*. Say I'm first on a train at Waverley heading to Glasgow and grab a seat close to the exit for rapid connection at Central, but the train becomes overly busy at Haymarket. By applying the 'standers have priority' rule, I'll be stuck on board for a while until half the passengers clear out, despite the fact I was the first person on the thing and chose a seat by the exit for very good reason. Both are scum moves imo. Firstly holing up the standers behind you in favour of sitters. Secondly, not taking responsibility for your choice - you're free to stand beside the door rather than sit if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resk Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I was on the Danny McGrain from Aberdeen to Edinburgh yesterday and honestly, as soon as we'd cleared the Forth Bridge, folk wanting off at Haymarket were standing up. I gazed at the aggressive sadness in their eyes for a good 15 minutes. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Watson Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Nobody should be standing on public transport who's paying the same price as someone who's sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Raccoon Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Edmond Dantès said: I do not use public transport. I have a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Dr Watson said: Nobody should be standing on public transport who's paying the same price as someone who's sitting. ... and being in possession of a valid ticket, this is exactly why I sat on this young woman's lap from Gilmour Street to Greenock , your honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Edmond Dantès said: I do not use public transport. I have a car. I hope it’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 28 minutes ago, Unleash The Nade said: I hope it’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I do not use public transport. I have a car.Good luck with your trip to Disneyland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 30 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: 5 hours ago, Edmond Dantès said: I do not use public transport. I have a car. Good luck with your trip to Disneyland Shhhhh, don't tell him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: Therefore if somebody has clearly made the effort to get up early in order to exit in swift fashion, this person should be given right of way. People that sit well into carriage, and then go to the exit almost soon as the previous stop has passed, are the utter scum of the Earth. People that have made to effort to sit close to the exit should be given right of way, and if you can't sit close to the exit because there are no seats available - better luck next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 1 hour ago, John Lambies Doos said: 7 hours ago, Edmond Dantès said: I do not use public transport. I have a car. Good luck with your trip to Disneyland Hell exists and it is called Disneyland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernardblack Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 If never understood when a flight is called but isn’t boarding....why people stand in a queue?The plane isn’t taking off any quicker and you already have your seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: To get your hand luggage packed away above your seat usually. If you’re late on you can end up having to squeeze it in miles away from you which is a pain in the arse when trying to depart. C**t at airport found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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