He began dreading the trip, imagining the noise, crying babies, and the constant bumping of elbows as people squeezed past in the narrow aisles. It felt like his worst nightmare after the high-stress journey he had just experienced.
After what felt like an eternity, the bus arrived. As Jose made his way through the crowded line, his frustration grew. Passengers jostled for space while children darted around, their tired parents trying to keep them in check, their voices rising in frustration.