Why are bikes on bus?
In the series Silicon Valley, Season 2 Episode 10, When Richard is contacting the guy at home, why is the bus having bicycles attached to the front?
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In most cities if not all, a great number of buses have bike racks for two bikes. Your clip showing a bus with two bikes on it is simply a way in keeping with maintaining authenticity as Wait has pointed out in his comment. Where I live, bikes on buses are very commonplace.
Even here in Canada, bike rakes on buses are very popular:
Many of the following routes are in and around the City of Vancouver. Vancouver has an extensive public transport system run by "Translink." most buses have bike racks for two bikes and there are three major "Skytrain" routes which will carry bikes. - Routes, Paths & Directions
We even have a Tunnel Shuttle Trailer for bikes.
The website Go Bike by Bus shows how to load your bike onto a bus.
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Are bikes not allowed on buses?
Generally bikes are not permitted on standard buses but are usually allowed on coaches which have proper luggage storage facilities. Does your bike fold up? If it can fit in the luggage pen and you can lift it in and out yourself, you can bring it on the bus. Check our conditions of carriage for all the detail.What are the benefits of riding a bike for transportation?
Environmental benefits Bicycle riding uses minimal fossil fuels and is a pollution-free mode of transport. Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars. Bicycle riding conserves roadway and residential space, thereby providing opportunities for less concrete and more plant life in urban areas.Why bicycles are the best form of transportation?
You travel around three times as fast as walkingFor the same amount of energy and that's with taking into account the 'fuel' (food) you put in your 'engine' (stomach), you travel three times faster by bike than by walking.Can you put a bike in a bus?
Most city buses come equipped with bike racks positioned on the front bumper. You can mount your bike there, hop on the bus, and travel to your destination easily.RideSmart: How to put your bike on the bus
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