public transport

  • These Apps Let You See How Full Your Peak Hour Train Is

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    In an Australian first, Sydney commuters will now be able to see which train carriages are packed like sardines and which are empty (like my soul during a morning commute). The data is now available to a wide range of transport apps including TripView, NextThere and more – but which ones should you be using?

  • Here’s What A Train Driver Thinks Of The Sydney Strike

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    Since Christmas Eve, Charlie’s* only had five days off of work. For eight years, he’s been dedicated to his job. He loves his job. It’s challenging and mentally demanding but Charlie knows it inside out. Yet lately, excessive overtime and an increased workload has left him feeling dispirited and disillusioned. Charlie is a Sydney Train…

  • How To Avoid Being Approached By Strangers In Public

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    You could be walking down a city street, taking a stroll at your local park, or begrudgingly commuting to your grandparent’s place on the off chance you’ll be rewarded with cash. You’re vulnerable. You’re socially naked. You’re a lone gazelle waiting to be devoured by an overly outgoing lion. So how do you avoid becoming…