The 10 Commandments Every Transit Rider Should Follow

Thou Shall Not be a Jerk

Dear Public Transit Users of the Lower Mainland,

As a dedicated BC Transit user for over 10 years, and over those years I have seen it all while getting from point A to point B. I have witnessed patrons throwing up, singing opera and even a man with a pigeon on his head (a memory I shall always hold dear), and although those particular experiences stand out, they don't reflect the every day rudeness that I witness on the transit lines. If you or someone you know take public transit in Vancouver, please uphold yourself to this oath:

As a regular public transit rider I vow to respect my fellow riders by doing the following:

1. I shall take excellent care of my personal hygiene by brushing my teeth, showering and wearing deodorant on a regular basis.
2. I shall not eat hot, stinky food until I have exited the Skytrain.
3. I shall give my seat up to the elderly, disabled, pregnant and (if male) women (especially cute ones).
4. I shall understand that everyone doesn't enjoy the same emo music that I do and turn my iPod down.
5. I shall let others leave the skytrain or bus before entering
6. I shall not push people (here's looking at you old Asian women) to get the seat I want.
7. I shall not make anyone feel super awkward by singing aloud to my iPod.
8. I shall make room for everyone by making my way to the back of the train/bus if crowded.
9. I shall move to the seat closest to the wall if sitting in a double seat
10. I shall understand that seats are meant for people not bags or dogs.

If you would like to dedicate yourself to these rules I encourage you to leave your name in a comment below!