You might think waiting for a bus on Christmas Eve is annoying. I say it’s magical. You’re standing at the stop, breath puffing in the cold air. The streetlights glow through the frost.
Then, far off, you see it. A yellow beacon of hope. The bus. It rumbles closer, and for a second, you feel like you’re in a movie. The hiss of the doors opening. The warm blast of air. You made it.
It’s not just a vehicle. It’s a promise that someone is thinking about you. Even if that someone is a dispatcher named Gary who just wants to go home.
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What You Absolutely Need to Know
First: check the app. Your transit authority will have a “holiday schedule” button. Click it. Do not assume. Assumption is the enemy of the Christmas Eve bus rider.
Second: bring snacks. And extra gloves. You might wait longer than usual. That’s okay. Sing a carol. Stare at the stars. Enjoy the not being on a crowded subway.
Third: be nice to the driver. Say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hanukkah” or “Hey, thanks for not leaving me in the cold.” A little kindness goes a long way. They have to drive back to the depot alone.
