From Boston: “An MBTA bus driver got real in a Reddit AMA,” by Brian Burns

Reddit user jonmadepizza asked if [the bus driver] had any examples of riders going out of their way to be nice. DriversBeware’s response was as timely as it was sweet: (Read the whole story here.)

“Boston Police Captain: ‘Magic Words’ Helped Save Suicidal Veteran’s Life,” by Katie Brace for WBZ

In 21 years on the job, MBTA bus driver Wilberto Colon experienced a first on Veterans Day. A fare threatened to take the bus and everyone on it – hostage. (Read the rest of the story here.)

From Walnut Grove, Alabama: “Halloween Full Moon,” by Tom Brandon

A kindergartner was struggling as he came up the aisle.  It was the Friday before Halloween and his hands were full.  In one hand he held on to his book bag that was bulging with all the necessities of a day in kindergarten.  In the other hand he held the haul of candy from the class party and the special treats that had been so lovingly made by his teacher. (Read the whole story here.)

From Little Rock, Arkansas: “The dangers of smiling at crazy men on the bus,” by Richard Drake for the Arkansas Times

Just when things couldn’t get any more bizarre, the fellow across the aisle began looking at the two women sitting in front of me, and began remarking upon the smile of one of the women. (Read the whole story here.)

From Bangkok: “Bus driver steals bus to visit sweetheart in Bururam,” by Jon Fernquest for the Bangkok Post

Last month, a public bus operating in Bangkok's eastern suburbs disappeared rather strangely without a trace. (Read more here.)