Fresh air on public transport

Chijj

With the strike today I had to get the dart for the first time in a while, I've noticed this on the bus but it seems to invade all facets of public transport.

Why would be people be happy to sit in a dirty carriage with no fresh air, i make a point of opening the window as I really don't want to be breathing in that ****e.

The worse people are the ones who come on and close the windows, the gap is about 3 inches wide I'm sure they wouldn't die in their 15 minute journey from exposure.

So the question is, are people who are happy to have the windows closed and breathe in crap the most disgusting in Ireland?

I think so.

The_Valeyard

Well sir, there's nothing on Earth like a genuine, bona-fide, electrified, six-car monorail! What'd I say?

Winterlong

No, they are just cold.

stimpson

I'm not happy to breathe it either. That's why I drive a car. Like a grown up.

Lollipops23

Because the jetstream of freezing cold air will always hit some passengers square in the face, while the guy who opened the window is blissfully unaware.

CINCLANTFLT

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Well sir, there's nothing on Earth like a genuine, bona-fide, electrified, six-car monorail! What'd I say?

I hear those things are awfully loud?

suicide_circus

Some people like breathing in the gaseous emissions of strangers. 9 times out of 10 it's a woman closing the window and a man opening it.

Chijj

Lollipops23 wrote: »

Because the jetstream of freezing cold air will always hit some passengers square in the face, while the guy who opened the window is blissfully unaware.

Surely all that make up you have on would block any feeling of wind?

Trent Houseboat

I used to get the train pre-2008 and there would be regular faintings.
Once or twice I did see staff from iarnrod eireann passing through carriages with wands supposedly checking air quality. This was redundant because it was never on the trains when were cheek by jowl. Passing through carriages was impossible then.

There was a fall off when the recession bit and I no longer get the train so I don't know what it's like now. But September/October when before all the college kids dropped out/skipped first lecture was tough.

ArmaniJeanss

Chijj wrote: »

With the strike today I had to get the dart for the first time in a while, I've noticed this on the bus but it seems to invade all facets of public transport.

Why would be people be happy to sit in a dirty carriage with no fresh air, i make a point of opening the window as I really don't want to be breathing in that ****e.

The worse people are the ones who come on and close the windows, the gap is about 3 inches wide I'm sure they wouldn't die in their 15 minute journey from exposure.

So the question is, are people who are happy to have the windows closed and breathe in crap the most disgusting in Ireland?

I think so.

Its public transport, its not necessarily going to have the perfect mix of fresh air and temperature that you specifically want.
Get yourself onto chijj transport instead, its designed especially for you.

Teyla Emmagan

Lollipops23 wrote:

Because the jetstream of freezing cold air will always hit some passengers square in the face, while the guy who opened the window is blissfully unaware.

Personally I'd much rather that then it being 36 degrees and smelling of farts.

JohnCleary

Trains should have air-con, end of.

Green Mile

Lollipops23 wrote: »

Because the jetstream of freezing cold air will always hit some passengers square in the face, while the guy who opened the window is blissfully unaware.

Spot on Lollipops23, not a good thing when one is on the verge of a flu.

Trent Houseboat

Probably the best thing for someone on the verge of flu. And certainly better for everyone else in the carriage.

RandomName2

Trent Houseboat wrote: »

Probably the best thing for someone on the verge of flu. And certainly better for everyone else in the carriage.

Yeah, fresh air is proven to be one of the best way to kill off airborne flu virus in enclosed areas. Not so pleasant for people already suffering from flu, but if you are, you probably shouldn't be on public transport in the first place: making everyone else suffer with you!

The_Valeyard

CINCLANTFLT wrote: »

I hear those things are awfully loud?

It glides as softly as a cloud

Maximus Alexander

Is there a chance the track could bend?

ScumLord

JohnCleary wrote: »

Trains should have air-con, end of.

Given the fact bus companies are trying to reduce costs that's probably not going to happen. Air conditioning would increase their fuel bill, and having it constantly pulling in clean air from outside rather than just recycling the air it's already heated/cooled is going to use even more fuel. There's really no need to condition the heat in a bus, most journeys are going to be pretty short in a city and you're probably dressed for the outside conditions so they don't really need to put too much heat into the buses.

I'm sure they could put some air intakes and vents on the bus that would just suck air through the bus just by the pressure differences created by a moving bus. But that's probably going to put a cold draft through the bus.

ArnoldJRimmer

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Is there a chance the track could bend?

Not on your life, my Hindu friend