Category: Aww: Cute on Muni

Photo by Leanne Maxwell

Bringing up urban kids has its own challenges, and riding public transit with kids probably ranks high on the list. As one parent on Twitter said, “Almost every time I take the kids on Muni, there’s a surprise which requires an explanation.” (we see what you meant, Mark!). We asked a few San Francisco parents for their tips on taking kids on Muni, and they’ve got some golden advice here.

These parents recommend that you start riding Muni with your kids when they’re young so that they can learn how to navigate the system. And when they’re older, teach them how to be independent and how to deal with potential creepy situations on the bus. Here are their tips for taking your children on Muni, based on the kids’ ages:
Read more

We’ve seen Muni cats. We all know and love and hate the Muni worm.

Enter Muni Shark. It’s a T-shirt from Sumo Fish Design, and we more-than-sorta love it.

But despite ultimate bad-assery, we have to wonder who/what this beast plans to devour. Cars? Cyclists? *gulp* Pedestrians?

And, like a shark-shark, is a Muni shark constantly in motion? Cuz … that would be interesting.

After much deliberation, this here snail decided it would hitch a ride on the recently un-sickout’d Muni. We sure hope the snail made it to snail work on time (doubtful, but so it goes).

Via Muni rider Louise

Photo by Sasha Zabelina

This cross-species friendship at the bus stop is totally killing me right now.

Remember when zoo animals took over the subway? We’ve got lots of animals on Muni slaying you with adorableness.