Yesterday, I put my bike on the bus, for the first time.I was a nervous wreck. I secured the wrong tire and I chained the front tire to the bus. I did not hold any passengers up because I had to wait for the bus to leave Wesley Chapel and Snapfinger. Also, when I exited the bus at five points, the bus waited before it departed.
@@psychobillynumbnuts1 honestly b like ayo how you do this cause I’ve seen many adults ask for directions or the driver goes out 2 help people in ? idk
It is a long time I have wanted to travel with my bike on the bus, but the imagination of being embarrassed for not knowing how to do it, or my bike get crushed under bus tires, never allowed me to do it. Thank you guys!
@@emeraldseassunshine9994 horrible, I couldn’t open the bike rack and the bus driver got so mad he ran me over, I have a full body cast and lost my job I now live in a cardboard mansion with pcp servants. (Neutral Ending)
I didn't know how to do this and never rode the bus because I didn't want to hold up the other passengers. Here in Chicago, it would be nice if they had a practice bike bus rack at the major train stations (Fullerton, Belmont, Western, Howard), etc. that you could practice on first.
This is a good idea! Some cities have public transportation based days where you can do things like this, practice on real busses so could be something to look into if anyone needs+is reading this :(
Great video! Thanks for doing this! Theft of bikes off these racks while you're riding and perhaps surfing the web on your phone is quite a problem, so best to pay attention when the bus is stopped to not become a victim! Forgetting your bike is also a pretty common problem; the bus agencies end up with quite a few abandoned bikes every year.
and the fact that the helmet laws are unfairly enforced in a lot of areas, often black/poc people are cited more for not wearing a helmet than white/asian ppl when the rate of not wearing a helmet is roughly the same. it just seems like an excuse to get people.
Lime recommends helmets and a lot of cities have begun implementing these laws. In regards to unfair enforcement, that is an unfortunate side effect of this particular life saving law. Defund the police.
@@jeanieologie One thing that's much more dangerous than falling over is getting hit by a car. Helmet laws discourage bike ridership, meaning more people are choosing to drive and making the roads more dangerous for cyclists. By making it easier for everyone to cycle, it makes it safer. Realistically, we should just be looking at the bike capital of the world and copying everything they're doing, including no helmet laws.
@@thefrub we can't look at the bike capital of the world because our streets are simply not equipped to do so, helmets save lives. this country will not prevent vehicle drivers
I support wearing helmets. In fact, a helmet saved my life. I was on a challenging ride at about 9:00am, and the next thing I knew it was 4am the next day and I was in the hospital with no recollection how I got there. I had a concussion and a broken bone, from which I easily fully recovered. My bike helmet was broken in two, my skull was not. I am a strong advocate for helmets, and enforcing the law would save lives.
I totally figured this out solely because of this video. Phew! Next time I'll try putting my bike on the inner slot of the rack like some of the commenters suggested. I was super anxious, but it really worked. Thank you so, so much for making this! The combination of public transit + bike is so much more powerful than either one alone.
Except bus drivers are always in a rush due to their job , which is understandable and deal with assholes often , so if your just a common rider expect to not be helped whatsoever that driver just has too much to deal with to wait on you
Thanks for this tutorial. I just bought myself a bike recently as an alternative to getting around. I'm just a little anxious though especially with these drivers who think they own the roads driving 100mph. And people wonder why accidents happen.
What do I do if all the of the slots are taken up on the bike rack when I try to board? Do I just have to wait for the next bus? Also, do most people lock their bike to the bus rack? I'm a little concerned someone might just grab it off the rack while the bus is at a stop.
How do you keep someone from stealing your bike? I doubt the bus driver can remember who has a bike? Like if someone getting off at a stop before you says "I need to get my bike" they can just grab yours and the bus pulls away before you can do anything... or if they have a crappier bike they put on the bike rack and grab yours leaving theirs?
@freak, shit happens. If you are so freak out, you can: 1. Not bring the bike on the bus. 2. Get a cheap Bus bike. 3. Always sit up front and watch your bike. 4. If someone without a bike grabs yours, you can yell and alert the driver; And maybe the driver will run the thief over, probably not. 5. If someone with a crappy bike grabs yours, you would still have a bike, right? :) Happy riding! :) @johnnyvegas5681 is correct to load in the space closest to the bus first to allow others to load their bikes easier.
@@michaelmlee2964 The thing is, I want to (/need to) go to places that are further than my stamina and my ebike's battery range. It is only by a combination of the bus and ebike that I can get to these places (because the cost of Uber or Lyft would be ridiculous, like $150 one way). If someone takes my ebike and leaves me a regular bike (I have yet to see anyone else on my local bus routes with an ebike) I would not be able to get there, since it's beyond how far I can ride without the motor assistance. For SOME of these trips I am able to rent an ebike once I get off public transit, but for many of the trips, taking a pricey ebike on the bus would be the only option. So like, it's easy to say "just don't take your bike on the bus" but that's limiting where people can go. And it's easy to say "just buy a bus bike" but not everyone can afford that. And... there is only one of my local bus drivers that I think would be willing to run a thief over lol. The rest of them, maybe if the thief starts to ride the bike away in front of them (if the way they pass me while I'm on my bike is any indication...)
Once I decided to take the trolly a couple minutes before it was arriving. I had no idea how to mount the bike haha. I asked the driver to come out but ofc they didn't / couldn't. It took a little longer but got it done XD
They need to make the racks so you don’t have to pick the bike up for the weak, older, etc. Maybe put in pull out ramps or something. With people riding the bus, there should be a backup rack on the back so you don’t have to wait for the next bus and potentially be late for work or something important.
okay I was watching Shameless and spotted bike racks on a bus, surprised to find out that's really a thing.... but about this, this "representation" of yours, Pre-K level at best... Who is this "I want to be constantly I looked at, and hopefully spotted from across the city dude" Yellow short, bow tie and blue glasses, really? isn't there anyone more representative out there, this ain't no hipster show... Such things have to be professionally made instead you make me want to look away. Okay little update, because I thought I was tight for no reason... But I checked the channel and ohh boy I have disturbing news for you, which could be of benefit to you, depending on how you will react to it. If you ever want to figure out why you're campaign isn't successful at best? Maybe you want to think twice before putting those bright colorful individuals in front of the camera, don't get me wrong they could totally participate and write a script or something but, and this is a big one so bear with me, PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO BE SHOVED IN THEIR FACE A BRIGHT COLORFUL BANNER-LIKE OBJECTS, that's just irritating my eyes... He's probably have interesting personality but it's not the right time not the right place, it's like he's begging for attention(let's be honest nobody likes begging)... step up your game this was supposed to be a work of reputable establishment not a kindergarten show! No wonder there's only 205 subs, majority of which are definitely those who were involved and are obligated to sub not to be outcasts. Here's my five cents of 1000% honest unfiltered opinion, took me quite some time, make the most of it. Be well y'all!
We all just came here to be informed how to utilize a city buses bike rack. His outfit is pretty silly but it doesn't interfere with grasping a concept. What the heck?
thanks this sort of thing gives me anxiety
i get scared im not going to know how to do it and then they have the stop the bus and the bus driver yells at me and then the whole bus yells at me
@@ricky5369 literally why im here 😭lol
Ricky 💀💀💀same tho
@@ricky5369 and then you have to get off and do it all over again.. nooooooooooo
Yesterday, I put my bike on the bus, for the first time.I was a nervous wreck. I secured the wrong tire and I chained the front tire to the bus. I did not hold any passengers up because I had to wait for the bus to leave Wesley Chapel and Snapfinger. Also, when I exited the bus at five points, the bus waited before it departed.
I'm planning to buy a bike but I never knew how the bike rack worked on the bus so I was starting to get anxious, thanks for the video!
Same
Me too. It thought it was a lot more complicated lol
I thought I was going to keep the bus waiting while I'm too dumb to figure it out.
@@psychobillynumbnuts1 honestly b like ayo how you do this cause I’ve seen many adults ask for directions or the driver goes out 2 help people in ? idk
Its sad i needed to watch this
Don't feel bad me to Lol
Learning shouldn't be sad. :)
Where I live the bike must be in the slot closest to the bus, due to the difficulty of loading with one in the front slot.
Why would this make you sad? If you've never done it before you have to learn somehow
Me to because I've never done it
It is a long time I have wanted to travel with my bike on the bus, but the imagination of being embarrassed for not knowing how to do it, or my bike get crushed under bus tires, never allowed me to do it. Thank you guys!
Bro lmao me too. It's so cool to save yourself the embarrassment lmao.
Okay okay my bus is almost here and I’ve watched 10 vids on how it’s done I can’t fuck this up
How'd it go?
@@emeraldseassunshine9994 horrible, I couldn’t open the bike rack and the bus driver got so mad he ran me over, I have a full body cast and lost my job I now live in a cardboard mansion with pcp servants. (Neutral Ending)
@@marv935 So I'm assuming imagination came into play around "he ran me over" lol
Imagine the bus driver driving off with your bike when you get off lol
Lmao!
Thanks for the video. There is just about never a good time to ask the bus driver "how it's done." They're always in a hurry, and for good reason.
you forgot your water bottle.
I didn't know how to do this and never rode the bus because I didn't want to hold up the other passengers. Here in Chicago, it would be nice if they had a practice bike bus rack at the major train stations (Fullerton, Belmont, Western, Howard), etc. that you could practice on first.
Haha yea it would be nice. Not all CTA drivers are the nicest where you can ask them
This is a good idea! Some cities have public transportation based days where you can do things like this, practice on real busses so could be something to look into if anyone needs+is reading this :(
Thanks, I tried to figure this out in real time and the bus driver got pissed lol
It's a right of passage when riding the bus lol. Everyone gets yelled at by a bus driver sooner or later if you ride long enough.
They make it look so easy! Knowing my luck if/when I try this, the bloody spring-loaded
bar probably won't raise or something daft like that.
What happens if you have a basket in front and can only put the bar on the back wheel?
@@latingraves9188 take the basket off thgem things are useless anyways
@@amaterasugokamekkyaku579 some people need to transport things that don't work in backpacks
I feel like that will happen to me today
Great video! Thanks for doing this! Theft of bikes off these racks while you're riding and perhaps surfing the web on your phone is quite a problem, so best to pay attention when the bus is stopped to not become a victim! Forgetting your bike is also a pretty common problem; the bus agencies end up with quite a few abandoned bikes every year.
Thank you! I didn’t think about the theft. I’m on the bus with my bike now- first time. I’ll keep watch
if u live in a city like Chiraq just lock ur front wheel to ur frame at the bus stop before loading ur bike
Awesome video, I thought you were supposed to load the bicycle closest to the bus?
i felt like such an alien watching this but this is extremely helpful 😭
It's so silly that bike owners are required to wear a helmet but the lime tourists don't need one when they're smashing into parked cars
and the fact that the helmet laws are unfairly enforced in a lot of areas, often black/poc people are cited more for not wearing a helmet than white/asian ppl when the rate of not wearing a helmet is roughly the same. it just seems like an excuse to get people.
Lime recommends helmets and a lot of cities have begun implementing these laws. In regards to unfair enforcement, that is an unfortunate side effect of this particular life saving law. Defund the police.
@@jeanieologie One thing that's much more dangerous than falling over is getting hit by a car.
Helmet laws discourage bike ridership, meaning more people are choosing to drive and making the roads more dangerous for cyclists. By making it easier for everyone to cycle, it makes it safer.
Realistically, we should just be looking at the bike capital of the world and copying everything they're doing, including no helmet laws.
@@thefrub we can't look at the bike capital of the world because our streets are simply not equipped to do so, helmets save lives. this country will not prevent vehicle drivers
I support wearing helmets. In fact, a helmet saved my life. I was on a challenging ride at about 9:00am, and the next thing I knew it was 4am the next day and I was in the hospital with no recollection how I got there. I had a concussion and a broken bone, from which I easily fully recovered. My bike helmet was broken in two, my skull was not. I am a strong advocate for helmets, and enforcing the law would save lives.
I totally figured this out solely because of this video. Phew! Next time I'll try putting my bike on the inner slot of the rack like some of the commenters suggested. I was super anxious, but it really worked. Thank you so, so much for making this! The combination of public transit + bike is so much more powerful than either one alone.
Damn. I need buses with bike racks in my life.
Its my first day with a bike and I'm really scared to do this. omg...
If you are worried, you can also ask your driver for help.
You load the bike into the back rack it they are both open. You obviously haven't tried loading the bike onto the back when the front slot is full.
Its sad i watch videos like this before hand so i dont get embarrassed
legit thank you so much cause I had no idea how these worked, and didn't want to hold up a bus trying to figure it out lol.
I was too arrogant to look this up and I looked like a total fool trying to figure it out on my own TwT thank you for this in case I forget to do it
Now I feel a lot less nervous. Thanks for the video!
Except bus drivers are always in a rush due to their job , which is understandable and deal with assholes often , so if your just a common rider expect to not be helped whatsoever that driver just has too much to deal with to wait on you
Thanks for this - good video!
Thanks for this tutorial. I just bought myself a bike recently as an alternative to getting around. I'm just a little anxious though especially with these drivers who think they own the roads driving 100mph. And people wonder why accidents happen.
I just had to go through the anxiety today😭😭😭
What do I do if all the of the slots are taken up on the bike rack when I try to board? Do I just have to wait for the next bus? Also, do most people lock their bike to the bus rack? I'm a little concerned someone might just grab it off the rack while the bus is at a stop.
If it’s full, you just have to wait for a new one
I kinda wish schools taught this simple thing. Like in elementary or even high school, just a quick tutorial.
i used the bar on the back tire for years never had an issue then a bus driver told me to turn my bike around one day i was confused
What's the maximum tire size that will fit in a rack? The tires on my beach cruiser are thicker the ones in the video.
Bus drivers should help you if you don’t know
Thanks!
thank you for this helpful video!
Thank god I found this video
Thanks bud, this helped me a lot
No banana is going to tell me what to do
How do you keep someone from stealing your bike? I doubt the bus driver can remember who has a bike? Like if someone getting off at a stop before you says "I need to get my bike" they can just grab yours and the bus pulls away before you can do anything... or if they have a crappier bike they put on the bike rack and grab yours leaving theirs?
@freak, shit happens. If you are so freak out, you can: 1. Not bring the bike on the bus. 2. Get a cheap Bus bike. 3. Always sit up front and watch your bike. 4. If someone without a bike grabs yours, you can yell and alert the driver; And maybe the driver will run the thief over, probably not. 5. If someone with a crappy bike grabs yours, you would still have a bike, right? :) Happy riding! :)
@johnnyvegas5681 is correct to load in the space closest to the bus first to allow others to load their bikes easier.
@@michaelmlee2964 The thing is, I want to (/need to) go to places that are further than my stamina and my ebike's battery range. It is only by a combination of the bus and ebike that I can get to these places (because the cost of Uber or Lyft would be ridiculous, like $150 one way). If someone takes my ebike and leaves me a regular bike (I have yet to see anyone else on my local bus routes with an ebike) I would not be able to get there, since it's beyond how far I can ride without the motor assistance. For SOME of these trips I am able to rent an ebike once I get off public transit, but for many of the trips, taking a pricey ebike on the bus would be the only option. So like, it's easy to say "just don't take your bike on the bus" but that's limiting where people can go. And it's easy to say "just buy a bus bike" but not everyone can afford that. And... there is only one of my local bus drivers that I think would be willing to run a thief over lol. The rest of them, maybe if the thief starts to ride the bike away in front of them (if the way they pass me while I'm on my bike is any indication...)
Once I decided to take the trolly a couple minutes before it was arriving. I had no idea how to mount the bike haha. I asked the driver to come out but ofc they didn't / couldn't. It took a little longer but got it done XD
They need to make the racks so you don’t have to pick the bike up for the weak, older, etc. Maybe put in pull out ramps or something. With people riding the bus, there should be a backup rack on the back so you don’t have to wait for the next bus and potentially be late for work or something important.
Thank you so much!
Thank you😭i never knew how to place a bike on a bike rack until i saw this video
Thanks 👍
Ah thanks to the internet I don't have to awkwardly ask someone.
What’s the movie or tv show where someone rides the bike on the front of the bus
Thanks Spokane! very helpful!!
I’m finna do this step by step
Can a bmx bike fit in the bike rack?
This is helpful, thanks!
I'll need to lock the bike
Do all q50 bus have that?
Wow it's that easy...
This helps me out a lot, and I loved how he dropped the water bottle that was hilarious 😂
They edited out the part where he crawled under the bus to retrieve it, as the bus started to drive away.
okay I was watching Shameless and spotted bike racks on a bus, surprised to find out that's really a thing.... but about this, this "representation" of yours, Pre-K level at best... Who is this "I want to be constantly I looked at, and hopefully spotted from across the city dude" Yellow short, bow tie and blue glasses, really? isn't there anyone more representative out there, this ain't no hipster show... Such things have to be professionally made instead you make me want to look away.
Okay little update, because I thought I was tight for no reason...
But I checked the channel and ohh boy I have disturbing news for you, which could be of benefit to you, depending on how you will react to it. If you ever want to figure out why you're campaign isn't successful at best? Maybe you want to think twice before putting those bright colorful individuals in front of the camera, don't get me wrong they could totally participate and write a script or something but, and this is a big one so bear with me, PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO BE SHOVED IN THEIR FACE A BRIGHT COLORFUL BANNER-LIKE OBJECTS, that's just irritating my eyes... He's probably have interesting personality but it's not the right time not the right place, it's like he's begging for attention(let's be honest nobody likes begging)... step up your game this was supposed to be a work of reputable establishment not a kindergarten show! No wonder there's only 205 subs, majority of which are definitely those who were involved and are obligated to sub not to be outcasts.
Here's my five cents of 1000% honest unfiltered opinion, took me quite some time, make the most of it. Be well y'all!
Well I think that the yellow shirt is cool and looks nice, so. Maybe that's a you problem lol
bro😭why are you writing an essay
Oh my god shut up
I'm glad you expressed your opinion and defined it as such.
Remember, content over form, and I benefited from the content of the video.
We all just came here to be informed how to utilize a city buses bike rack. His outfit is pretty silly but it doesn't interfere with grasping a concept. What the heck?
If somebody want to steal my bike?)