When You Miss the Bus… Because of Your Phone

There was a time when people waiting for the bus actually looked at the road. You’d see heads turning every few seconds, eyes scanning the street for the first sign of that glorious, life-saving bus.

Not anymore.

Now, everyone’s head is down, eyes glued to their phones. It’s like a silent group meditation session — except no one’s looking for inner peace. They’re scrolling. Liking. Swiping. Watching dog videos. Or possibly reading the same news for the fifth time. And then, the bus comes… and goes.

And guess what? They don’t even notice.

I’ve seen this happen more than once. Someone’s standing right there, just a few steps from the curb. The bus rolls in, opens its doors, waits politely, then drives away — all while the person is deep in the world of their screen. A few seconds later, they look up, blink, and do a double take. Yep. That was your bus. Bye-bye.

It’s become such a regular sight that I wonder if we’ll soon need apps that say, “Hey! Your bus is here. Look up!”

To be fair, phones are a great distraction from long waits. But when the distraction makes the wait even longer… well, that’s just ironic.

So next time you’re at the stop, maybe glance up once in a while. The internet isn’t going anywhere — but your bus probably is.

Besides, watching people miss their bus in slow motion? Now that’s a live show worth looking up for.