It is common to see this small, chubby, bright yellow bus chug through the streets of Delaware. It is the cutest thing. I've tried running after it to get a photo for you all but it always eludes me. So I give you this, which is not as cute but gets my point across:
The Data Bus is public transportation that shuttles you to different locations in Delaware County via fixed routes. These locations include a variety of grocery stores, 2 Wal-Marts, the main shopping center Polaris, the Delaware County Library, and many more.
How much for a one-way trip?
$1.
No, really, $1!
What's even better is that if you call before a certain time, you can schedule a trip to anywhere in Delaware County for only $2. If I sound like I'm getting increasingly excited, it's because I am. It means more money for groceries, which are vital for a glutton like me.
Sure, it would be better if I had a car. It would be even better if I knew how to drive, period. But for people like me, who somehow can't have a car on campus, the Data Bus is there. When you ride it, you can't help but really notice the town around you. On my last trip, I saw one of my friends walking her dog (which has grown to about ten times the size it was when I saw it last), two girls wearing Burger King crowns, and an elementary school tucked in a part of town I don't often see, where kids throw basketballs bigger than they are. It was a charming picture of town that only a slow moving vehicle (or, uh, heavy traffic) can provide.
Data Bus schedules are located near the Student Information Desk on campus and online. If you decide to attend OWU, I hope you make use of this great resource. (And the people who work there are exceedingly nice).
I don't see the authors name on this, but whoever wrote it did an excellent job explaining DATA Bus services!! I would be glad to send you a DATA Bus picture anytime!
ReplyDeleteGinny Berry
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