If you live in a big city, you might be thrilled to find a bus pulling up right on time. If you live in the suburbs, you might be standing at a cold stop, looking like a forgotten snowman waiting for his scarf. The bus might come, or it might not—it’s a logistical lottery wrapped in tinsel.
Most transit authorities run a “Sunday schedule” or a “holiday schedule” on Christmas. That’s code for: fewer buses, longer waits, and drivers who are probably thinking about their leftover turkey. So, if you see a bus coming, consider it a Christmas miracle.
The Hero Driver
Let’s give a shout-out to the bus driver who is working on Christmas. That person is a true hero of public transit. They’re missing the gift opening, the eggnog, and the awkward family photo to make sure you can get to Grandma’s house or to the 24-hour diner that’s serving coffee to lonely souls. They deserve a standing ovation and possibly a fruitcake.
I once saw a driver on Christmas morning—he had a little Santa hat on his dashboard and a thermos that smelled suspiciously like hot chocolate. He waved to everyone like they were old friends. It was impossible not to smile.
Special festive buses will have Santa on board in Lancaster and
