Friendly Public Transport

Posted by: CAT17

24th Jun 2011 11:32pm

Do you find using public transport a pleasant way to travel? I love going by tram here in Adelaide, I always find someone to have a chat to. People are generally happy to have a conversation with me. It might be my "silver hair" that makes me seem friendly (which I am) as I have people of all ages starting up a conversation with me nearly every trip. I even had a little girl (about 4 or 5 yrs) - who was dressed as a fairy - say to me that she wasn't a real fairy!! I have chatted with people from many different countires who are holidaying here and have found that most enjoyable. Is it that people find Adelaide a friendly place or is it just me?

CAT17

7th Aug 2012 01:34pm

Hi everyone! I haven't replied to this for awhile but was happy to see that you are all keeping it going. I am still travelling by tram here in Adelaide and if anything conversation has stepped up! We no longer have conductors on our trams (which is a shame) but now have this ticket machine which is quite complicated to use. When it first came in there were Tramway people showing us how to use them. Now they have been in for awhile there no longer is someone there to help, so people (particularly visitors) are having to ask other passengers how to use it. It is really heartening to see how heplful people are to each other. Conversation is at full gear with most people discussing the ticket machine!!
New technology certainly has its place and I thank Adelaide Metro for moving toward a 'conductor free' tram way? Passengers are chatting away.

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