From Detroit: “Riding the bus with Gary Winslow: Tourette syndrome," by Michael Jackman

This was a tough one, ya’ll. Feeling groggy, just barely out of bed, I got on the 53 Woodward bus around 9 a.m. like I usually do and paid my fare. I don’t remember whether it was the last or second-to-last quarter I put in the machine, but right around that time I heard this loud unfamiliar noise. (Read more here.)

From Vancouver: “TransLink extends Bowen Island bus contract,” CBC News

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Commuting from downtown Vancouver from Bowen Island is less of a headache than commuting from some other areas of the Lower Mainland, thanks to a bus service that has now been renewed for another year by TransLink. (This is a companion piece to Bus Story # 354. Read more here.)

From somewhere in either Colorado or Washington: “Today, I met a man on the bus,” by Zunawe

I don't ride the bus often. And when I do, I usually just put in my earbuds and look out the window without wanting to be bothered. (Read more here.)

From Provo, Utah: “Just Wondering,” by BUSNINJA

To the gentleman who said, "It's just a f****** bus ride," when the driver asked for payment: (Read more here.)