Love this thread! Rule Four from a transit nerd: Always have your payment ready before boarding. Nothing's worse than being stuck behind someone fumbling for change or trying to reload a Clipper card while a line forms in the rain. And let's not forget, if you're standing, stay clear of the doors; keeps things smooth.

Don't start me on the 'unspoken rules'. More like screaming into the void. People will keep doing whatever, headphones blasting, eating smelly food, manspreading, you name it. I just try to stay out of the way and keep to my own bubble.

Here's one from a parent perspective: if you see a parent struggling with a stroller, hold the door or give them some room. It's already like an obstacle course trying to maneuver onto a crowded bus with a kiddo in tow.

Honestly, what bugs me is when people talk loudly on their phones like it's their personal office space. No one wants to hear your start-up pitch or what you had for dinner last night, come on. Rule Three: Keep calls short and quiet.

Maybe I'm 'that guy' but sometimes I think everyone should enjoy my music, ya know? 😂 Jk jk, even I can't stand when others do it. Still, got any good playlist recs for surviving those rides?

Been riding Muni for a decade. Rule number two: the back seat is the unwritten VIP section. Want it? Get on quick and stake your claim early. This is SF - it's every commuter for themselves. And if you see someone needs a seat more than you, don't pretend you didn't notice. Offer it up!

First time poster here, but long time rider. I started minimizing what I carry just because of the Muni crunch. If more people aimed to travel light, we'd all fit better. Also, anyone else feel the 'don't make eye contact' rule is real? Or is it just me keeping to myself?

Ugh, totally feel you on the backpack thing. Also, people, please let others get off BEFORE you barge on. It's like some people have never heard of courtesy. And hold onto your trash till you find a bin!