I'm not sure where this item comes from, but where I live, the public transportation system is generally used by people going to and from work and school. It's a well designed utility, that may not be as comfortable and convenient as travelling alone in a luxury automobile but is a decent way to avoid having to do the driving during rush hour. Most of the passengers pass the time by reading, listening to music or talking on their phones. The cost is reasonable and the people are decent ordinary folks, who don't smell bad or bother the other comuters. Admittedly there are some drawbacks in terms of sheduling and routes, depending on your destination.
