[Nfb-kzoo] For Those of you in the Employed World

[J.J. Meddaugh]

So it happened again on Friday. I walked outside to our bus stop and waited patiently for about 20 minutes. No bus. Either I was there 15 seconds too late or it never came. It was hard to figure that out. So there I was, 5 minutes before an important meeting and no way to get there. The most responsive cab companies could have a vehicle there in 15 minutes. But that would have left me to arrive 20 minutes late. Walking would have taken at least a half hour from this location.

So for those of you with regular commitments, jobs, meetings, etc. What do you do? I have considered hiring drivers, but the cost seems a bit prohibitive for someone just starting out. Also, I'm not sure I would offer enough hours to a driver to make it worthwhile for them. Busses are quite reliable around here, but even if 1 or 2 are late or broke down in a month, it could lead to a remarkably bad reputation fast.

Does anyone have ideas for other ways to get around? Surely, I'm not the only one to have these situations arise. Luckily, I am close enough to my job to walk, but that still isn't always practical, especially with michigan winters.

Thanks for any ideas.

J.J.