Double Decker Dreams: A New York Minute
New York City, the city that never sleeps, is a place where dreams are made (and rents are astronomical). It’s a concrete jungle where you can spot a squirrel with more style than most humans. So, you might be wondering, amidst the towering skyscrapers and the endless hustle, does this city actually have room for a double decker bus?
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Great NYC Bus Debate
Let's get one thing straight: London has a monopoly on iconic red double deckers. They’re like the fish and chips of transportation. But New York? Well, New York is more of a pizza and hot dog kind of town. The streets are a maze of one-way systems, potholes that could swallow a small dog, and yellow cabs that honk like they're auditioning for a horror movie. So, where does a double decker fit in?
Turns out, it does. But not in the way you’d expect.
Double Deckers: The Tourist's Best Friend
If you’re visiting the Big Apple, chances are you’ll see a double decker bus. But don’t get too excited. These aren’t your everyday commuters. They’re sightseeing buses, the open-top variety that lets you pretend you’re in a parade while gawking at the Statue of Liberty. It’s like a mobile, overpriced, open-air tour bus.
So, while New Yorkers are stuck in traffic on their single-decker misery machines, tourists are sipping overpriced lemonade on the top deck, feeling like kings of the concrete jungle. It’s a cruel world.
The Double Decker Dilemma
You might be wondering, why doesn’t New York have regular double decker buses like London? Well, there are a few reasons. First, those streets are narrow, and a double decker is basically a moving brick wall. Second, New York is all about vertical space, not horizontal. Skyscrapers, not sky buses, are the name of the game.
But there's hope! The MTA has experimented with double decker buses on express routes. So, maybe one day we'll see these giants conquering the concrete. Until then, we'll just have to dream of a world where we can see over the tall buildings from our bus seat.
How to... Double Decker Dilemmas
How to spot a double decker bus in NYC: Look for an open-top bus filled with tourists taking pictures.How to get a good seat on a double decker tour bus: Arrive early and be prepared to sprint.How to avoid traffic like a New Yorker: Become a ghost, or at least learn to meditate while stuck in a cab.How to enjoy the view from a double decker: Forget about the traffic and just soak up the city sights.How to dream of a world with double decker buses on every route: Close your eyes and imagine a less crowded New York.