Finally, Quiet Commute launches on NJTransit
- AKA STFU
I’ve wanted quiet cars since I started commuting to NYC over 4 years ago. I was so sick and tired of hearing people on their cell phones at 8am talking to their relatives on the other side of the world. I realize that for them, the hour spent sitting on a train may be a great time to catch up but not at the expense of other passengers’ peace and quiet. I could work on my keyboard skills on the train but I realize not everyone would enjoy that, so I don’t do so. (This is a lie, my keyboard playing is awesome).
I’ve sat in the quiet cars every day this week, to and from work for a total of 7 trips. So far, no one has been told to shut it. Yay! I look forward to seeing someone escorted out of a quiet car while on his or her cell phone:
“Yeah hold on. What?”
“Sir you are not allowed to use your cell phone in the quiet car.”
“What quiet car? This is bullshit I’m on an important phone call. Hold on one second. I want red peppers, not green or yellow. Red. Are you still here?”
“Can I see your monthly pass, sir?”
“Here. Now get lost.”
*sound of paper tearing*
Then mass applause ensues. End scene.
I hate NJTransit and I probably will for the rest of time since this country couldn’t care less about public transportation, but this is a nice start on making me hate them less.
