The pandemic opened the eyes of many to the benefits of running or cycling to work – or “active commutes” – and some have kept up the habit.
No longer content with long drives or boring train rides, commuters have been seeking ways to make their journeys more productive and enjoyable.
I always like to work on my laptop, when I’m on the train. It’s great, because there’s no distractions, not much else to be doing. If the train ride is long enough, I can really get into the zone and be more productive than I’m anywhere else.
I take the train to my new job and I gotta say I didn’t expect to like working on the train so much. If you pass through any nnicd areas you have a nice view, the upper floors are quiet zones during rush hour, the seats are fairly comfortable. It’s nice! The drive is about half the time, but even if I could drive there I wouldn’t.
When I was younger and attended university, I spent the time on the train reading. And that’s what brought me back to reading books.
I always just listen to music and maybe scroll Reddit or more recently Lemmy.
Nowadays I often play on my Steam Deck. It makes the train ride go much faster.
It always seems weird seeing most people in busses/trains doing nothing. That’s one of the biggest advantages of having someone else drive you.
Is enjoying the view not doing something? It’s not really something you get to do nor appreciate if you’re driving yourself.
Well, if it’s a regular commute, you’ll soon have seen everything there is to see…
Eh, people watching is always new, the scenes change depending on the sun and weather. Flowers don’t bloom forever. Lots to keep the view unique everyday.
Sure, I guess I included the subway in “trains”. Most of my commute does not really have a view.
Hey, I appreciate the view of a concrete wall as it wizzes past you, every once in a while is a door even!
Yeah definitely not doing that underground, so yeah fair point in those cases haha.
