Your place to share stories on and off the bus.
Earlier this month, we told you about a snail who, we assumed, got on Muni by accident. Snails often have time for that, you know?
Now, not to be outdone by the Accidental Snail, Shell the pet snail (you read that right) has convinced his human to pack him in his little box and take him out for a day on the town.
Also, this snail’s name is Shell. Amazing.
Via Muni rider Michelle Marie King: “on the #1 this AM – met super pet rider named Shell.”
Intrepid Capp St. reporter Amy (of Capp Street Crap fame) spotted Lava Mae’s “One Shower at at Time” bus (where else?) on Capp Street earlier today. Either it’s setting up early for its Saturday debut, or this is a media stunt.
ICYMI: This weekend, Lava Mae will roll out its Muni bus that has been converted into mobile showers. The idea is to provide a space for the showerless to clean themselves easily and effectively. Porta-showers, you might say. Rad idea.
Photo by Leanne Maxwell
Bringing up urban kids has its own challenges, and riding public transit with kids probably ranks high on the list. As one parent on Twitter said, “Almost every time I take the kids on Muni, there’s a surprise which requires an explanation.” (we see what you meant, Mark!). We asked a few San Francisco parents for their tips on taking kids on Muni, and they’ve got some golden advice here.
These parents recommend that you start riding Muni with your kids when they’re young so that they can learn how to navigate the system. And when they’re older, teach them how to be independent and how to deal with potential creepy situations on the bus. Here are their tips for taking your children on Muni, based on the kids’ ages:
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Lots of things falling off, being complimented, opening, hitting people on the head, and just generally being worn by tourists this week. Behold:
This week’s Things on Muni is brought to you by fellow Muni riders @minglu, @tarintowers, @hooraybeltran, @kitchen_elf, and @VA_Holliday. Screw Apple: Contribute your verse @munidiaries.
Image by KTVU via SF Weekly
Update (6:21 p.m., Friday): Dude didn’t limit himself to the 1-California. He appears to be on a mission, expanding to the 47-Van Ness and 38-Geary, at least. He appears to be on a mission, however ballsy (literally!):
Muni rider Rebecca: “Never a dull moment #living in #SF. My morning #treat on #SFMUNI #BusLine47 Van Ness. All he had was a #sock on his #penis and #shoes!”
And Muni driver Josh says, “This dude rode on my 38 Geary bus yesterday…”
Original: Riders on the 1-California bus yesterday afternoon got to know one of their fellow passengers far better than they wanted to when the man stripped naked and put a sock over his penis.
According to SF Weekly’s The Snitch, the Muni driver stopped the bus and demanded that the man put his clothes back. The man refused, and police were called. Passengers boarded another bus after a delay of about an hour. The 19-year-old man eventually put his clothes back on and was not arrested.
KTVU has NSFW footage of the incident showing the scantily clad fellow waving, posing for onlookers and explaining why nothing he did was illegal. It’s true what they say: The best-looking Muni riders, ponytail and penis socks included, can be found on the 1-California.
This skater done hitched a ride on a Muni light-rail vehicle. Crazily, this isn’t our first such Muni daredevil sighting: In 2011, we posted about this cyclist who couldn’t be bothered with the Muni right-of-way and the hill it bypasses on the J-Church line.
Says Muni rider K L, “Today only! #SFMuni offering free rides to thrill-seekers. #girlpower #SF”