What are the disadvantages of using public transport?

Ugh, public transport. Don't get me wrong, I believe in it, you know? For the environment and all. But sometimes... it's just a pain. Like, the crowding? Seriously! I remember once taking the subway in New York during rush hour – packed like sardines! I swear, I was practically nose-to-armpit with a stranger. Not a fun experience. Makes you wonder if those antiperspirant commercials are actually telling the truth. And forget about having any personal space, right? You're crammed in, bumping elbows with everyone. So much for privacy. It’s like being in a mobile human terrarium.

Then there's the schedules. So inflexible! The bus only comes every half hour? What if I miss it? Guess I'm late. And don't even get me started on trying to get somewhere the bus doesn't go. I mean, sometimes it feels like public transport only goes to, like, three places. My friend Sarah lives just outside the city, and trying to get to her place by bus is a nightmare! Two buses and a fifteen-minute walk. Seriously? It's quicker to walk the whole way, almost.

And, okay, let's be real, the hygiene thing. I've seen some things on public transport. Someone sneezing without covering their mouth? Check. Sticky, mysterious substances on the seats? Double-check. It makes you a little paranoid about germs, you know? I always carry hand sanitizer. Lots of it. I read somewhere that public transport can be a breeding ground for bacteria... not surprising, really, when you think about it. So, yeah, public transport. It has its upsides, sure, but the downsides? They're pretty real.