Comment by pnathan

> The second any rational actor has the economic advantage necessary to not ride in a box packed with people of questionable hygiene they'll chose option #2 no matter the negative externalities.

:: raises hand :: I can easily afford to drive and park. I bus to work instead. No time difference. A number of people are like me.

(the fact that buses allow people who aren't very well house trained on board is a matter that needs to be addressed, no question about it)