Book Review: Waiting On A Train – A Wistful Travelogue And A Call To Action

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There can be no doubt that James McCommons is a man who loves trains. While he may not be a foamer(the term for a railfan who could be called excessively enthusiastic), McCommons spent a year riding intercity passenger trains around the country and meeting with every important player in the passenger rail industry.
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Bus Driver Told to Continue Route With Dying Passenger Onboard

Transit Strike Shuts Down Buses And Subways In Philadelphia

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a driver on Philadelphia's SEPTA system noticed one of her passengers, an elderly man, was unresponsive, had urinated on himself, and was drooling. When advised, the control center ordered her to continue to operate her route, not wanting to delay service. A supervisor boarded as she...
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Go Greyhound? Should We Leave the Driving to Them?

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People accept a lot from Greyhound and bus service in general because it is the cheapest form of intercity travel. But should they?
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