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.
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.
some people have a very rich inner life, or would love some relaxation time to work through things for themselves, or to strategize re-approaches, etc. it may look like nothing to an outside observer. some other people may look like they are doing something like reading or watching media but really they are zoning out the same.
Is enjoying the view not doing something? It’s not really something you get to do nor appreciate if you’re driving yourself.
I mean, you do, but it may decrease your and someone else’s lifespan…
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.
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.
I’ve been taking the same route twice a day for the past 3 years.
No less interesting so far.
Actually, I am so weird I have the whole route recorded on my phone (from the window) like 4 times, and yes, I did watch it at home numerous times, in real time without skipping. Just like a movie.
No, it does not get boring.
I used to read a lot on my way to uni and work, but I stopped at some point. My commute consists of three 15-minute train rides, and I just can’t focus “on demand” like that any more, unfortunately. But I still enjoy daydreaming, which looks like(or maybe even is) doing nothing. Every day is filled with plans and things I need to do, it’s actually nice to have some time to do nothing. But if my commute were one continuous train ride, I’d probably read a lot more.
Fair enough, maybe it can be a nice break if you’re otherwise very busy.
I like to sit and take a moment for me. It’s a nice moment of calm either before chaos or to release tension from the chaos. So I looks like nothing, but it’s zen