7 annoying things passengers do on public transport

3 February 2017 4:21 PM

Whether it's a taxi ride, bus trip or plane flight - travelling on public transport can be trying.

702 presenter Redi Tlhabi asked listeners to share their pet peeves when commuting with strangers.

Below are some of the responses:

passenger with smelly feet or other body odours
sitting next to someone who chews loudly
people who snore or fall asleep on your shoulder
someone eating food while you're hungry
passengers who don't want to open the window
people who fart
Talkative passengers who can't take a hint

Take a listen to some callers share their experiences:

Here are some of the interactions on Twitter:

@RediTlhabi people who read your messages when you are busy with your phone and they vigorously peeping through
— Clement Manyathela (@TheRealClementM) February 3, 2017

@RediTlhabi This pretty lady decided to use my shoulder as pillow in the taxi. She slept like a baby. I did nothing.
— Phuti Matlala (@PMokone) February 3, 2017

@RediTlhabi they'll tell you to buy your own car if you call them out in public transport
— Siyabulela (@Siyabu_lela) February 3, 2017

Once in @TheGautrain a couple who could not stop cuddling, kissing and being all over each other like they needed a room.@RediTlhabi
— Haddy 2.0 (@haddymo) February 3, 2017

This article first appeared on CapeTalk : 7 annoying things passengers do on public transport

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