People who ruined public transit

Taking the subway should be a simple task: swipe your card, step onboard, and relax (or at least pretend to relax). But anyone who commutes regularly knows there's always someone determined to ruin this peaceful experience. I still vividly recall the man clipping his toenails on my morning commute—each snip an assault on my sanity and breakfast appetite. The worst offenders seem oblivious to the glares and silent judgment raining down upon them, carrying on as if they're alone in their living rooms rather than packed into a metal tube hurtling through the city. These people who ruined public transit transform our daily commutes into obstacle courses of irritation, disgust, and sheer disbelief. From loud phone arguments to full-course meals spread across three seats, these transit villains seem determined to remind us why we dream of owning a car. Dive into these 36 photos of transit nightmares, and let them serve as cautionary tales—public transportation is a communal space, not your personal dumpster.

Brace yourself for 36 cringe-worthy examples of commuter behavior gone horribly wrong. These photos document people who ruined public transit through their disregard for common decency and public space etiquette. Expect to see sprawling messes, grotesque habits, and outright disrespectful behavior, all caught on camera by fellow commuters fed up with witnessing transit atrocities. From food waste scattered across seats to personal grooming routines conducted openly in public, these individuals embody everything wrong with subway manners. Prepare yourself for a gallery of transit horror stories that will either make you laugh or consider buying a bike.

Having survived these 36 photos of people who ruined public transit, here's an infuriating fact: a recent commuter survey revealed that nearly 80% of daily riders witness gross misconduct at least once a week. It seems there’s an army of inconsiderate commuters determined to make everyone's ride as unpleasant as possible. Whether it’s the unapologetic litterbugs or those treating seats like their private bedrooms, it's clear some riders need a crash course in public transit etiquette. While we can't personally ban these offenders, we can share these photos as a public service reminder to behave like a human being when sharing space with hundreds of others. So next time you step onto the subway, keep these examples in mind—and for everyone's sake, leave your nail clippers at home.

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