Opinion
Top Five Rude Behaviors Aboard Metro
By Jung Gatoona
If you’ve been taking public transportation as long as me, and as frequently, you know that there are quite a few individuals who let’s say, are not the most courteous of people. When encountering such group of people, I find myself laughing quietly at their behavior. But, humorous as their behavior might be, it is still unacceptable, for public transportation is designed and catered to be used by many, not just one individual. With that said, I bring to you the top five most frequent rude behaviors you most probably will encounter when taking public transportation in Los Angeles. View more »
Tomorrow: Public Transit or Private Car?
By Jung Gatoona
Gas bad, Metro good. Gas problem, Metro solution. These are the words an intelligent caveman would say if he were here today, but lately they are the words being used by Metro's marketing team to increase its ridership. Metro wants, if not needs more riders to stay afloat, and it seems they are quite aware that what's bad for drivers is good for them. View more »
Tickets Please?
By Jung Gatoona
If you haven't noticed already, LA's current light-rail stations are notorious for not having operational turnstiles in place to verify payment before boarding. Instead, Metro relies heavily on hired security personnels and County sheriffs to board trains and check for payment manually. So, how effective is this scare tactic in catching to prevent fare evaders? As a daily commuter myself, I can say confidently that this system is a complete waste of money, and here's why. View more »
