College bus rides taught resilience, reader recalls

The Story in Brief

In a letter to The Hindu, a reader recalls how crowded bus journeys during his college days became a routine lesson in resilience and patience. He describes the daily scramble for seats, the calculated moves to secure a window seat, and the joy of finding an empty bus. The buses brought together students, office-goers, flower vendors, and conductors navigating packed aisles. What began as a tiresome part of the day turned into cherished memories of camaraderie and shared humanity.