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!

Heroes, Idiots, and a Rice-a-Roni Sing-Along. It’s Muni Diaries Live!

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Photo by Elton Sin

Where else would you erupt into an impromptu Rice-a-Roni sing-along? At Muni Diaries Live, of course! This time we packed in a queercore band, a great lineup of storytellers, plus a rematch of the Muni Haiku Battle. Here’s how it all went down.

Queercore band Lucky Jesus jump-started the show with a cover of Berlin’s “The Metro,” rewritten to fit San Francisco’s own crazy transit.

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Photo by Elton Sin

Additional photos of Lucky Jesus by Tara Lohan can be found here.

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

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  • 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)

Delicious Muni Stories, Live This Saturday!

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We are counting down the minutes until Saturday night when we present some deliciously wacky Muni tales at the Elbo Room! We’ve added our favorite Muni cartoonist Mike Capozzola to our lineup, and of course gift certificates to The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and Southpaw BBQ for brave audience storytellers. And you’ll be there for the second showdown of our Muni Haiku Battle.

We’ll have tickets at the door if you don’t have an advanced ticket already.

Storytellers:

Mike Capozzola, cartoonist and pro Muni rider
Johnny Funcheap, master of frugal living
James Nestor, writer and reigning Muni Haiku champion
Anna Pulley, sex/relationship columnist and Muni haiku ninja
Kelly Beardsley, BART operator
Richie Nakano, chef at Hapa Ramen
Lucky Jesus unplugged!

Muni Haiku Battle is inspired by Dirty Haiku Battle, presented by our favorite Oakland show, Tourettes Without Regrets (first Thursday of every month at the Oakland Metro). You should definitely check it out every month. Like, seriously.

Details:
Muni Diaries Live
Saturday, March 2 at the Elbo Room
647 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Doors: 6 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. Tickets: $12
Take Muni there: J-Church, 12, 14, 22, 33, 49, or BART: 16th or 24th St. stations

Get your tickets online soon, as Muni Diaries Live is known to sell out. And with this lineup? Yeah!

Facebook event page (tell your friends, yo!)

Event banner by kick-ass kid, Craig Fowler Design

Muni fare-ducker’s public apology

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Friend of Muni Diaries Sonia is “really embarrassed,” you guys. Here’s her story:

“I knew I deserved the ticket. I totally deserved it! I was so ashamed of myself. I always pay on Muni. Always. I was going to pay this time. I had the $2 in my right hand. But I didn’t pay because I was drunk, and I wanted a few more minutes to chat with my friends.”

Friends, or accomplices? Sonia promises to be an upstanding citizen and purchase a Clipper Card. Attagirl!

Read the full story at The Sonia Show.

American Grilled Cheese Kitchen Hearts Your Muni Stories!

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American Grilled Cheese Kitchen’s move into the old Cafe Gratitude spot is probably my favorite food coup of last year. What I mean is, I am grateful for melted sharp cheddar, artisan cured ham, rosemary butter, and real bread. And anyone who puts mac and cheese inside a grilled cheese sandwich is a madman who wins a spot in my Top 8. This Saturday, you could win American Grilled Cheese Kitchen‘s delicious melty cheesy goodies if you tell your own two-minute Muni story at Muni Diaries Live!

Get your advanced tickets right here!

Details:
Muni Diaries Live
Saturday, March 2 at the Elbo Room
647 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Doors: 6 p.m. Show: 7 p.m. Tickets: $12
Take Muni there: J-Church, 12, 14, 22, 33, 49, or BART: 16th or 24th St. stations

Storytellers:
Johnny Funcheap, master of frugal living
James Nestor, writer and reigning Muni Haiku champion
Anna Pulley, sex/relationship columnist and Muni haiku ninja
Kelly Beardsley, BART operator
Richie Nakano, chef at Hapa Ramen
Lucky Jesus unplugged!

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