Aspie who likes public transport ?

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As a child I was ecstatic about it. I still like it fine as long as I can avoid rush hour. I enjoy flying and boating the most. Being on a small boar where you feel one with the ocean through the movements of the boat, is just a wonderful experience.

I don't like public transportation or the urban environment it's in. Routes, tickets, transfers, etc. cause me confusion and stress. That said, I don't do all that well in a car either, especially as a passenger. We just went to the beach for a day and I stressed in the car both ways. I drive to class once a week. I try to get any other errands done at the same time so I won't have to go anywhere for another week.

I love the bus. Here, there is a bus that you can call, sort of like a very, very slow cab, that will come to whereever you are and pick you up (picking up other riders along the way.), then drop you off wherever you need to go. There aren't usually many riders, which is 1) nice, because there are fewer people to talk with, but 2) occasionally awkward, because the more "intimate" setting seems to encourage people to talk to me. Still, most of the time, I find the bus ride very soothing. Honestly, I think I'd ride the bus all day, and just sit, staring out the windows, if I could. I'm usually very nervous in the car, always watching other vehicles and feeling jumpy, worried about a crash, but for some reason I don't feel that way on the bus, so I can enjoy it. Probably because the bus is built like a tank, ha! so there isn't much to worry about, even if we were to get into a collision.

Actually, I think it all depends on area. If you are charged a great deal for a return for example then I think a possible review of bus route would be necessary.
Train wise, love it-cant think of a better way to travel aboard an express committee.

Actually, I think it all depends on area. If you are charged a great deal for a return for example then I think a possible review of bus route would be necessary.
Train wise, love it-cant think of a better way to travel aboard an expense committee.

The thought of taking a bus really frightens me because I don't know where they go from and to and when. However, I get a travel pass this year (in the UK, pensioners get a free local travel on buses and trains) and I am determined to use it. Once I have learnt where the buses stop and where to catch them from it could be fun. I am more confident with trains which I love but are too expensive to take unless the journey is important. Interestingly, I can happily travel on the London underground despite the noise and crowds and although I do not like flying, I am totally confident with the journey planning and negotiating airports.

I like taking the bus for the most part. I can't drive, so riding the bus makes me feel more independent. But I always listen to music so the noise doesn't get too overwhelming. And I like looking out the window and seeing different building, homes etc.

I dislike public transport in this country because of its unpredictability. No proper communication, if there is any. The constant breaking down part too. One time I ended up in the yard with the trains because nobody bothered to come and tell me that this train that I was waiting to take off is going to the yard. I had to walk the line back all the way to the closest station in a area that... I was just glad I wasn't walking at night.

Thanks to everyone for responding.
I don't feel so weird now !
I would hazard a guess that most Aspies don't like public transport.
But for some, like myself, it provides a 'safe' way of interacting with the public, plus other benefits like 'permission' to observe people.

Thanks again.

it sounds like are extrovert on top of the asd,a majority of people on the spectrum are introverts but there is a good number of people on the spectrum who love being around people and do not lose mental strength and energy around them.
in the opposite direction, introverts get drained by being around people.

for the last decade have lived with many people on the spectrum; almost all of them were/are in the very wide severe or profound spectrums but two had been diagnosed with severe aspergers, they loved buses as well as the metrolink [a tram system in manchester,uk] and were desperate to get out and get on them every day,they had free disability travel passes which allowed them to travel for free at any time of the day/night.
one of them had two to one support which meant if bus drivers werent doing their job properly the two staff with her woud get charged the full fare so she wasnt able to go out as much as she liked-its not her fault she needed two staff.

am autie;not aspie and cannot access any form of public/semi public transport because of the unpredictibility, unfamiliarity,routine changes,not being able to sit in the same seat,the outside noise,the inside noise and the information overload from people talking etc, and back in the day was dragged onto them by family or the two staff was supported by in an atempt to force their belief of what a life shoud be like,however it never worked- even before getting on them was displaying severe challenging behavior and restraint walked onto the buses, woud also be sat there self injuring; banging head on the bars and windows and biting flesh to the point of it bleeding and leaving deep marks,they hadnt a clue of the mental pain had suffered whilst on public transport, they stopped forcing it when had also been given two to one support full time from the NAS ontop of the existing awful LD residential services, and because of the issues with public transport was brought out in the NAS day services car instead.
some years ago had finaly got given HRM/a motability car which entirely changed life and freedom.

in america its basicaly a case of use public transport,or bugger off and buy a car at full price, there isnt the help like there is for us and it isnt fair for all the autists who are unable to access PT nor have para transit near them.

I like using public transport particularly trains as i have a keen interest in them and i like the sound of them also looking at the window as it keeps me interested.