A seasoned international bus rider tackles Muni

Storyteller Adrianna Tan is an enthusiastic bus rider who has ridden buses in more than 30 countries worldwide. But when she finally moves to San Francisco five years ago, she quickly finds out that, in many ways, our very own Muni is not like all the rest.

Listen to her story:

Here at Muni Diaries we’ve taken an occasional peek at transit riding around the world (Tokyo subway etiquette, a passenger slide in Holland, just to name a few). So we especially appreciate Adrianna’s love for transit that extends beyond Muni. If you have your own personal history on transit to share, submit your story pitch to us at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Muni Diaries podcast so you don’t miss a minute of these great stories. You can find us on any of your podcast-listening apps.

Photo: Emily Huston

63 comments

  • Dodging unpredictable traffic on Market Street feels just like playing a high-speed game of X Trench Run. Love this relatable piece—Muni truly has a unique chaotic charm!

  • As a fellow Muni rider, I appreciated your practical tips. Speaking of transit, I’ve been converting vehicle 3D models for printing lately. This gltf to stl gltf to stl converter works entirely in-browser with no uploads, which makes quick print prep so much easier.

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  • As an international transit rider myself, I really enjoyed Adrianna’s perspective on tackling Muni after experiencing systems in over 30 countries! It’s such a unique network. For anyone looking to visualize their own travel or fitness journeys as they track daily commutes or goals, tools like Body Visualizer can also be a neat way to check stats.

  • As someone who has ridden public transit in various cities, I really enjoyed reading about Adrianna’s perspective on Muni! It’s always fascinating how different systems operate compared to what we expect. For anyone looking to quickly calculate trip costs, commute times, or distance measurements while planning transit routes, tools like the ones on Calculator Center can actually be quite handy for quick math on the go.

  • Enjoyed reading about Adrianna’s adventures on Muni! Having navigated transit systems in so many different cities, her perspective on San Francisco’s unique quirks is spot-on and really entertaining.

  • As someone who’s ridden buses everywhere from Bangkok to Berlin, I totally get Adrianna’s shock at how Muni has its own quirky personality. It’s funny how a city’s transit system can feel so distinct, even when you’re a seasoned pro. Her story made me nostalgic for all the wild rides I’ve had, and also a little grateful for the predictable routes back home. If you’re like me and you love capturing those transit moments on your phone, you might want to check out this AI Metadata Remover for Images to keep your photos clean. It’s a small tool that makes a big difference when you’re sharing your travel snapshots online.

  • I loved this piece about Adrianna Tan’s Muni adventures—it’s so true that every city’s transit has its own personality, and San Francisco’s definitely keeps you on your toes. Her global bus-riding perspective makes me wonder how many little quirks we just accept without questioning, like the way Muni’s hills and timing feel like a sport. It also reminded me of how satisfying it is when a tricky system finally clicks, whether that’s figuring out a bus route or solving a puzzle. If you enjoy that kind of step-by-step challenge, you might like this Cube Solver for working through a 3×3 cube. Thanks for sharing her story—it makes me want to ride more and complain less.

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  • I loved your take on navigating Muni! Do you have any tips for dealing with unexpected delays? I often find myself searching for alternatives.

  • adrianna’s global perspective on transit is fascinating. having ridden buses in many cities myself, i recognize that unique mix of frustration and affection she describes for muni. it’s true, each system has its own personality, and her story captures that perfectly. thanks for sharing this relatable slice of san francisco life.

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  • Adrianna’s perspective on riding buses across so many countries really resonates. Muni definitely has its quirks compared to transit systems elsewhere, but that unique character is part of the San Francisco experience. Really enjoyed listening to this episode!

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