Which side of bus seat is best?

Which side seat is better in bus?

Ugh, bus seats. Is there even a “better” one? I always stress about this.

• Window Seat: View! I love looking out. Can be cold. Plus, having to climb over ppl to pee… no thanks.

• Aisle Seat: Easy in and out, right? Extra legroom, maybe. But getting bumped? I HATE that.

Which is worse, actually? Being trapped or nudged? Leaning against the wall sounds great. Sleep!

Thinking about my trip to Grandma’s next month… I need to book soon. I usually take the 7:15 AM. Is it too early? Need coffee.

Okay, bus seats, focusing… It ALL depends. Window, aisle… what am I even saying?

What is the best seat on a bus to avoid motion sickness?

Ugh, buses and me? A terrible combo. I remember that trip to Edinburgh in 2023. Never again.

We’re talking National Express, packed like sardines. I felt queasy before we even left Victoria Coach Station.

I was stuck near the back, by the toilet.

Seriously, the worst.

That smell did not help.

I was miserable.

Front seats, that’s the ticket! Up top if possible.

• Top deck is king. Seeing the road ahead helps big time.
• Aisle seat preferred. More space!
• Avoid the back, especially near the bathroom. Trust me.
• Focus on the horizon. Pretend you’re driving, lol.
• Ginger ale is your friend. Don’t forget a ginger ale.
• Fresh air helps. Window open, if you can swing it.
• Don’t read. Reading equals puking. Definite puking.

I wish I’d known all this before that Edinburgh disaster. Still recovering, tbh. Next time, I’m grabbing that front seat, no matter what! Or maybe just flying.

What is the safest side of the bus?

Bus safety? No magic side.

• Driver skill paramount. That’s the real safety factor.
• Left side might be marginally safer. Specific location matters. 2024 data unclear on this.
• Road conditions overwhelmingly influential. Think potholes, weather.
• Statistics inconclusive. No definitive “safe” zone.
• My experience? Always buckle up. Seriously.

Seat selection? Irrelevant. Focus on the bigger picture. Survival? Luck. Damn it.

Where is the bumpiest part of a bus?

Back. Always the back. Feel it all there.

• Rear axles: Brutal simplicity reigns. Less give. More… consequence.
• Front? Illusion. Suspension tricks. Deceptive calm.
• Suspension matters. Newer buses ride smoother. But physics wins.
• Personal truth: I once spilled a full coffee precisely at the back. Learned my lesson. The hard way.
• Philosophical angle: Where comfort ends, experience begins.
• Everything returns to dust. Even bumps.
• Still, the back. Ugh.
• Next time, front. Maybe.
• Coffee first.
• Buses suck. Wait no, public transit.

Further Considerations:

• Weight Distribution: Rear generally handles engine weight, intensifying bumps.
• Wheelbase Impact: Shorter wheelbase means greater reaction to uneven surfaces.
• Road quality dictates. Self explanatory I think.
• Ever driven over cobblestones. On a bus? Don’t. It’s… enlightening.
• Consider pneumatic suspensions. Air cushions. Not always effective, alas.

Where to sit on a bus for the smoothest ride?

Ugh, buses. Hate the back. Always bouncing around like a freakin’ trampoline. Makes me nauseous. Seriously, motion sickness is the worst. My friend Sarah once threw up on a Greyhound. Never forget that.

Front is best, I think. Over the wheels is good too, they say. Maybe the middle aisle is okay too? It depends, though, right? The suspension is wonky sometimes.

Best bet: front seats. Avoid the back at all costs. Unless you like a rollercoaster experience, that is. It’s way smoother up front. I confirmed this in 2024 on several buses.

• Front seats: Smoother ride.
• Over the wheels: Also good, less bounce.
• Back seats: NO. Bouncy, nausea inducing.

My stomach is sensitive. I nearly puked on the number 23 bus last Tuesday. The driver was driving like a maniac! Man, I need to try those ginger candies. Heard they help with nausea. Gotta look into it! Wonder if those would have helped Sarah?