From Moscow: "Moscow's latest lethal craze involves 'surfing' on trains," by Vladimir Kozlov for the Moscow News

Muscovites may have been stunned this summer to see desperate commuters climbing on top of jam-packed trains to escape the crush. But the scandal just drew attention to an even crazier phenomenon: young daredevils “surfing” on top of trains for kicks. (Read more here.)

From Colorado Springs: "Bus benches claim to reveal return of Christ," by Jeanette Hynes for KOAA5

While waiting for your next bus, you may have an urge to prepare yourself to wait for Jesus. Bus benches around Colorado Springs say: "Save the Date: Return of Christ, May 21, 2011." (Read more here.)

From Shenzhen, China: Proposal for a giant "straddling" bus [English computer voice over]

From Melbourne, Australia: "Commuters defend against the attack of the space invaders," by Deborah Gough for The Age

Being squashed up against strangers on public transport is one of the most uncomfortable everyday activities we have to endure, beaten only by sitting in a dentist's waiting room and standing in a crowded lift. (Read more here.)

From Washington, D.C.: "Metro passengers taken for a ride by impostor bus driver," by Rick Rojas for the Washington Post

Metro customers boarded a bus Friday afternoon as normal: paying their fares, swiping their SmarTrip cards and plopping down in their seats.

They were unaware, however, that the driver was an impostor. (Read more here.)