Ghost riding of sorts on the M-Ocean View

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Muni rider Annette sees the upside to an otherwise Muni fail.

“On the M coming from SF State and we’re stopped at Castro Station. The Muni driver is hollering for people to stand back and let the doors close. Except no one was standing in the doorway, it wasn’t at all crowded. I see the driver walking down past our car to the next to inspect the doors. A few minutes later we’re rocking again full speed ahead through the tunnel. We get to Church Station and once again the doors aren’t closing. The guy next to me is curious about what’s happening and goes outside to investigate. Turns out that squeaky door from the car behind me FELL OFF THE HINGES during the tunnel. Gone. Vanished. No mas! Needless to say, the train went out of service. Another Muni fail for on time departures, but a win for entertainment!”

Pretty sure she’s describing this story, via SFGate. We’re glad everyone is safe!

Five Muni Moments This Week

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Five Muni moments captured on Twitter this week include:

  1. A woman who freaking pushed a kid to get a seat, then proceeded to sit in split coffee
  2. A clown on the bus, no bigs
  3. A man who (get this!) ran to the bus stop, brandished a styrofoam cup, peed in it, dumped it in the bushes, and boarded—he kept the cup
  4. A Muni rider lamenting arguments in languages she does not speak
  5. A Muni rider who did their fellow passengers a favor by spraying perfume on a “bum.”

This week’s Muni moments are brought to you with love by @loveoz13, @leximharvey, @gowestyoungtech, @goldfine, and @Tawana721. Remember to follow @munidiaries and share your whacky Muni tweets with the rest of us.

Transit News: Muni tunnels, BART fare hikes, free Muni for youth, strollers on Muni

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Photo by chris.chabot

  • Muni tunnels still have no cell service (SFGate)
  • Muni’s “Garbage Bag Bus” Breaks Down (SF Weekly)
  • Central Subway: Muni’s Drilling Plan Strains Credulity (SF Weekly)
  • Free Muni for San Francisco youths kicks off today (SF Examiner)
  • BART Board dedicates inflation-based fare increases to new trains; OKs demand-based parking (BART.gov)
  • Muni Train Door Ripped From Hinges; No Passengers Hurt (CBS Bay Area)
  • Babies in strollers allowed on Muni buses starting today (SFGate)
  • New D4 Supervisor Katy Tang: Curbing Muni Switchbacks a Top Priority (Streetsblog SF)
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