To think that it is basically impossible to rely on a bus to get to work in these circumstances, and to wonder what people would do if they work and can't drive?

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I start usually start work at 7:30am. First bus is at 6:15am but would get me there at 6:45am. I don't have a key and so would be waiting outside in the cold and/or rain until another member of staff shows up at 7:30am. There is nothing else around for me to wait inside, and nothing would be open at that time anyway.

Buses are once an hour so the next one would get me there late.

Even if I start later (like today), bus is due at (for example) 10:15 and I start at 11. It should get me there for 10:45 (bus stop is right outside) but the bus is late 99% of the time. The other day it was 45 minutes late!

Aibu to think that if you work around this area and cannot drive (for medical reasons etc) you are basically screwed? You just can't rely on them to get you anywhere on time. Aibu to also think this isn't ok, jobs are in short supply around here and particularly for young people who can't drive yet or can't afford to run a car yet they just can't afford to lose a job because of constant lateness. Aibu to think that the people who run this crappy public transport don't care because they drive and therefor aren't affected by it? Rant over

You wouldn't get soaked to the skin though as you'd be dressed appropriately for it.

I used to have to do this. Very early to place of work due to public transport. Not allowed to key as not senior enough.

I did have waterproof trousers and very warm coat and a book or walkman and radio. These days, with a phone or a kindle, I wouldnt notice a long wait.

Fingerless gloves - vital imho.

Can you explain to your boss and maybe get a spare key. I am guessing you have worked there long enough to be a trusted employee.

Driverless cars will sort all this out. My DC are 4 and I doubt they'll ever need to learn to drive. Just wait a few more years- it's why there's not much investment in public transport because DLCs will be such a disruptive technology- by the time I die i expect that the kids'll be saying "I cant believe they used to let people drive cars" in the same way my kids cant believe people used to be able to smoke in pubs and restaurants.

Btw, not saying it doesnt suck at the moment. it does. Public transport is terrible. But what I'm saying is there is no point in investing loads in buses when DLCs are just around the corner and everyone is going to prefer a DLC to a bus

Just get there earlier

The OP is making a point about the need for better public transport and this is the response?

Cars are causing asthma and all kinds of problems but people just don't get it.

The OP is making a point about the need for better public transport and this is the response?

Hear, hear. It is a societal problem. The Tebbit brigade is out in force.