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by lotsofpulp 37 days ago
> Second, why are we rushing everywhere? Why can't we just take it slow?

Because the trains and buses don’t run at 5 minute intervals, they run at 20+ min intervals, so missing one can mean a minimum of a 20+ minute delay, if you can fit onto the next one. That is the best case scenario if you do not have a connection to make, where delays can compound even further.