When you want to see the “Human Sea” phenomenon, you are invited to India! It is like a festival everywhere while travelling daily. Want to go to a park? Boom! Out of nowhere, a group of individuals appears, eager to enjoy the experience with you. Visit a market. Shopping is important, but it’s also important to embrace your inner contraption as you make your way through the maze of the body.
Not to mention the thrilling game of “find an empty seat” among a sea of passengers that can be played on public transport.
Our way of life is congested, my friend. It is not just a feature; it is an essential element of living in an Indian metropolis. Similar to a rollercoaster, but with turns through busy streets instead of loops and drops. Even if you feel confined at times, at least you won’t be alone. Welcome to India, where getting lost in the crowd is an adventure you won’t forget!
Surviving the Chaos: Navigating Indian Public Transport
Friends, fasten your seat belts as we are about to embark on a thrilling journey through the chaotic world of Indian public transport! Imagine you are boarding a general coach of a bus or local train in Delhi, NCR, during rush hour, and suddenly you find yourself jostling in the middle of an endless human sea of people. Similar to a real-life video game, the goal is to fit as many passengers as possible inside.
It’s just like going to a chicken shop and getting a box full of chickens. Then again, forget about personal space, my friend. Good luck raising your hand on these buses without elbowing anyone in the face or sticking a finger in anyone’s nose! And if you get a fifth-man seat on a three-seater seat, then you are actually having a better time than Mr. Adani.
Resource Maximization: Overcrowded Buses and Unconventional Seating
Have you ever seen so many people in one place on a passenger bus? “Listen, folks! It’s like the bus conductor is on a mission: yelling like there’s no tomorrow, until every don’t be stuffed into an iron box! That’s bus management!
But hey, in the midst of all this chaos, maybe you’ll get lucky and get a front row seat… if you’re quick enough!” In fact, the bus drivers and conductors are making abnormal maximum use of the resources, even though the seat of three people can accommodate the angle of six people. This is amazing!
Because they can miraculously cram more passengers into their buses than you can fit a marshmallow in your mouth during a stunt, these bus drivers must have learned a lesson from the circus.
An Unpredictable Quest for a Bus Seat
Pretend you are standing there, at the bus stand, anxiously waiting for the bus. As soon as this bus comes, everyone is running hither and thither, trying to get inside.
It’s like a game show where the prize is a seat, and let me tell you, there’s no certainty of winning. If it chooses to appear on that day, luck becomes your best friend. For all its good deeds, you can also have a rabbit’s foot.
But hey, if the stars align and the universe decides to give you a holiday, you get a seat. It’s unusual, magical and worthy of celebration – just like discovering a unicorn among a field of horses. You settle down and get ready to face the arduous journey ahead, feeling like a king on a throne.
A Surprising Encounter on a Crowded Bus
Someone with a child on a crowded bus turns out to be some superhero who takes your child on their lap and someone decides to offer their lap as prime real estate for your child, possibly a modern day superhero . Amidst the chaos it looks like a small VIP section.
Your baby is sitting on a stranger’s lap and enjoying the thrill as if it is nothing out of the ordinary. And as the wheels of the bus go round and round, you can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. Life’s little surprises, served up on a bumpy, bus-sized platter. Who knew public transportation could be so much fun?
Meet the Beedi and Paan masala lovers
Imagine this: you’re sitting on the bus exhausted and it’s only been 5 minutes since the bus left, when all of a sudden, a huge dramatic spectacle starts happening right in front of you! 🚌🎭 It seems as if this person is careless of the world. But wait, what’s in their hands? Pan Masala is no ordinary snack or fancy drink.
Additionally, there’s a smoky twist in the air, as if that’s not enough to pique your interest. He is actually seen rehearsing for the best villain role while smoking beedi. The tale is about to take a hilarious turn: although you may believe this is some weird street theater, guess what?
You are unknowingly joining the protest! That’s right, while you’re sitting there and naively trying to travel from point A to point B, you’re getting free smells of this bizarre mix. Who needs to spend money on an amusement fair when you have front row seats to drunks? Express right on the bus?
So, in a weirdest turn of events, you don’t even need to spend any money to get high because all that carbon dioxide, sulfur fumes have already been inhaled. Many thanks to the beedi smoking master and pan masala lover who travels in the bus! Keep in mind that life is a comedy and sometimes it takes a bus ride to bring it back to you.
Bargaining: A Crazy Bus Ride on the Diplomacy Express
Imagine: on the bus “Diplomacy Express”, it’s a crazy trip! Imagine a bus full of passengers from around the world who look as if they are competing to set the world record in human Tetris. Who’s driving the bus? None other than you, ticket taker extraordinaire!
You’re not just accepting tickets; You are engaged in a risky conversation as you are dealing with the crisis of saving a little bit of daily expenses.
The conductor asks you for the ticket money and now it is time to unleash your inner bargaining hero. Let the bargaining ego run free! But can you please improve this proposal? You suggest, “How about a voucher for polite small talk.
Bargaining on ticket money is wonderful, it is like a strange strategy of daily commuters which involves maneuvers like international diplomacy. And when it turns out that you try to exchange tickets for a signed treaty or a handshake agreement, any international leader can learn from you.
The conductor is also your mentor because he knows how many times he has gone through a bargain like yours. Bargaining and taking tickets on daily bus is an art of Indians. It is a comedy of errors which clearly shows that Indians already have Diplomacy inculcated.
Everyone is aboard the “Diplomacy Express”, where most of the conductor’s diplomacy wins out for all the passengers and the journey becomes an intellectual journey!
Reality shows must going on
If you are bored with so many things in the bus, then do not panic. Buses in North India especially in Delhi NCR can witness verbal battles like Big Boss and spectacular kick punches like WWE. This is also applicable in local trains.
Imagine this: You’re crammed onto a bus like sardines, and everyone else is jostling for position like it’s a game of human Tetris. However, there’s still a lot more! When travelers engage in verbal and intellectual combat, they are unleashing their inner gladiators.
It’s a glorious, insane, sitcom-quality cacophony of debate and banter. Who needs reality TV when you have the grand finale of Bus Fight?
So keep in mind that watching other passengers fight is the ideal way to bust out laughs when you’re being pushed and shoved. It’s a front row seat to the craziest circus in town, and not just a ride!
Guess Who Game : Mysterious Bus Buddies
Imagine this: You are traveling in an old rural bus or coach of a local train. Suddenly, a boy and a girl both board the bus together, as if the universe has decided to add a tinge of excitement to your journey and mindset. Hey boy, or oh girl, now let the circus begin!
All eyes are on the latest contestants who are already assumed to be love birds by all. And now as if almost everyone on the bus has hit the rumored jackpot. Travelers take on the personas of Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew, or Sherlock-Nancy, as they each attempt to solve the age-old riddle of whose boy or girl are they?
To which caste or religion does he belong? And oops their eyes put the unknowing friend to shame
You would have thought they were revealing a great secret rather than just a new passenger as the whispers and winks spread like wildfire. With their eyebrows raised and faces turning into animated question marks, people push and shove each other. Curiosity practically rattles the room.
So if you ever find yourself coming across a guy and a girl on a rural bus, be prepared for drama. There’s a possibility that the bus journey could be less about getting there and more about solving the mystery of “Whodunit: The Mysterious Bus Buddies Edition”. Hail to the magical realm of village rumors!
Indian Assumptions: Foreigner Traveler in Locals
In the wild world of Indian assumptions, I’ve always believed that your average Indian can predict acorns faster than a squirrel chasing acorns – it seems they have assumptions for every situation under the sun. has its own collection.
Picture this: You’re comfortably sitting on a bus, minding your own business, when all of a sudden, a mysterious stranger, a foreigner, boards the bus.
Oh, prepare yourselves for a ride of speculation! Suddenly, the people around you wish that this extraterrestrial companion, an actual alien, would sit in the seat next to me right then and there.
Now begins the public’s guess, because what the public infers about a foreigner depends on a complex matrix of factors: their choice of wardrobe (a sign of fashion or dress), the color of their skin (black, fair, , or somewhere in-between?), and even the age-old debate of girl or boy. It’s like a wild spin of a judgmental roulette wheel!
But then, lo and behold, an unsung hero emerges from the crowd – a brave soul who musters the courage to negotiate with our precious foreign friends. But alas, his English can be a bit “quirky” – think a jumbled mix of letters that would make Shakespeare burst into tears.
Yet, somehow, this linguistic mix elevates them to a level of special allure. This mentally increases the hearing capacity of the ears of the traveling passengers as everyone wants to hear what is going on. May be another two passengers try to join this competition to talk to that foreigner
Now let’s talk about those people whose melanin meter is tilted towards the darker end. Yes, our black brothers here in India often find themselves the butt of ridicule or bewildered looks. It is like a Delhi speciality, served with conservatism.
But hey, just remember, not every Indian dances to the same beat. Some are enlightened souls who embrace the universal truth that it is better to leave orthodoxy at the door.
So there you have it, a rollercoaster of assumptions, conjectures and mispronounced English, set against a vibrant backdrop of Indian quirks. Just remember, not every chapter in this colorful story follows the same plot!
About the Author
Manish love to write and he is a Civil Servant. Users can follow Manish on Instagram 
🎙️ “DISCLAIMER: OK, fellow earthlings, hold on to your seats! 🚀 Here are the details: This here is about my wild escapades and many visits to the Delhi NCR maze. Now, don’t get all serious on me – That’s just my experience talking! 🕺 If your brain cells start cha-cha with me, great beans! But if you’re in a different groove, hit that comment box! Let’s try it! Keep calm and remember, opinions are like intergalactic donuts – everyone has them! 🍩 Peace, love, and giggles, y’all! 😄🌈”
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