The Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens [R.A.T.P], the system known for getting us from Point A to B except when it snows in Paris and Ile-de-France [I.D.F] turned 70 ans on Thursday, April 4. We have had our share of moments on the buses and trains run by R.A.T.P, so we’d like to share a few…
- People not hearing when you say pardon a million times as you try to exit.
- A tourist who decides to enter a crowded train with heavy luggage.
3. Manspreadinggggggggg … need we say more.
4. Witnessing conductors smoking whilst conducting. [Hey! It’s a stressful job].
5. Getting off the train because of strikes when you are almost at your destination just to take another to go to the other direction just to get to your destination.[ Oui, Oui, it’s exhausting just explaining].
6. Having musical performances on trains of people who can’t sing but mostly people who can.
7. Seeing the looks of people caught for not paying the fare.
8. Seeing people getting caught through the turnstiles because they ate too much carbs that day and as a result have to squeeze through.
9. Having people exchange numbers for potential dates.
10. Missing your connection in Chatelet-Les Halles because you got lost.
11. Rushing before the train door closes and hitting your head on the pole.
12. Missing the train by 0 sec but playing if off by going thru your hair as passengers watch you awkwardly.
Thanks for the moments and the views. And bien sûr complimentary rides on major holidays!
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