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Public Transport: The Ultimate Test of Patience
#transport
Public Transport: The Ultimate Test of Patience
Public transport is the government's charming way of simulating medieval punishment in a modern setting — a rolling tribute to inconvenience, body odour, and broken dreams. Every journey is a daily game of "Will I be late, or very late?" where your grand prize is the chance to stand next to a man eating boiled eggs directly out of his coat pocket like he's storing snacks for the apocalypse. The seats are either mysteriously damp or scientifically sticky, coated in a substance that should probably be studied in a lab, and the air smells like a rich blend of disappointment, expired sandwiches, and that one guy’s regrettable choice in cologne. Meanwhile, officials insist everything is “on track,” which is hilariously ironic considering the train hasn’t shown up in 25 minutes and the digital sign just reads “SORRY.” But this isn’t just a commute — oh no — it’s a test of endurance, personal hygiene, and your will to live, wrapped in the ambient scream of squeaky brakes and existential dread.
Flying Fiasco: Passengers Stranded Overnight on Plane Due to Weather, Chaos Ensues at Alabama Airport
- Sunday, 13 April 2025
Two Delta flights from Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City were diverted to Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama due to adverse weather on Thursday, initially destined for Atlanta. With no customs available at the airport, nearly 300 passengers were forced to stay onboard the aircrafts overnight, arriving around 10:30 pm and departing just after 5 am after customs crews became available. Even after disembarking, travelers faced a further five-hour delay with "chaos" inside the airport before being boarded onto a new flight to their destination.
London Tube Drivers Vote Overwhelmingly for Four-Day Week and Better Work-Life Balance
- Thursday, 10 April 2025
Tube drivers in London's Aslef union have voted overwhelmingly in favor of working a four-day week with a paid meal break, and a slight reduction in their weekly hours. The proposal, which would result in 34 hours of work per week, was agreed to by London Underground as part of the 2024 pay talks. According to Aslef's full-time organiser Finn Brennan, 70% of members voted in favor of the proposal on an 80% turnout.
Jersey Minister Defends Traffic Changes, Cites Multi-Stage Consultation Process
- Thursday, 10 April 2025
Jersey's Infrastructure Minister, Andy Jehan, defended the handling of traffic changes, citing a multi-stage consultation process. The process includes identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and asking affected parties what they prefer. Despite not being able to keep everyone happy, Jehan aims to make roads safer and more efficient, with recent speed limit changes in various parts of Jersey. He also mentioned the potential for the St Helier Hoppabus service to run via Pier Road, which could serve more areas of town.
Japan's Kansai International Airport Sinking into Sea: Passenger Hub Faces Subsidence Threat
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Kansai International Airport, located in Osaka, Japan, is experiencing subsidence, or sinking, due to the weight of its infrastructure. Despite celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, the £14/$19 billion airport has been built across two artificial islands in Osaka Bay and serves as a major hub for passengers traveling to Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe.