A place where we wait for life to go on!
A bus stop comes in two different forms. In the city, they are usually close to where you live and, thanks to frequent services and links to trams and the underground, offer an easy way to get around town quickly. However, the bus is just one of many options, as the distances are relatively short, so walking and cycling are also viable ways of reaching your destination.
It is quite different in the countryside, where, if you do not have a car, the bus stop is the only way to get about. Here, the bus stop is the smallest gateway to the world.
Waiting at the bus stop is always a wait to get going. It is only indirectly related to the bus stop itself, which is merely the means of actually getting away from the place where it is located. Those who have arrived do not linger at the bus stop, but set off for their actual destination.
This results in an asymmetry in usage:
• Before the bus departs – waiting for the bus
• After the bus arrives – leaving the bus stop immediately, continuing on to the destination
This is sometimes reflected in the design of the facilities. The side of the bus stop from which buses depart – into the town – usually has a shelter, as waiting for the bus requires passengers to linger, whereas in the opposite direction there is often only a bus stop sign, because those arriving from the town hurry on without delay.
