Is it dangerous for my 24 year-old daughter to travel by bus from Mobile, Al to El Paso Texas?
She is visiting a friend who is stationed there in the Army and is going next to Germany. She has family here. He will have family there. I am trying to express to her reasons she should not go. Please express yours. He is not even a boyfriend and putting her self in danger and riding the bus for many, many hours doesn't seem worth it. She has never rode the bus before, please tell of your experiences. She does not have a job and will also be without money.
Other - United States - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Time for her to be a grown up...and for you to ace anxiety, but she will be fine. She needs to use good common sense. sit next to a middle aged or older woman. Keep to herself. Not put carry-on luggage in the overhead bin. Always keep carry-on bag by your feet with strap around your leg or wrist so it cannot be taken if you sleep. Chances of that are slim, but you have no control over stuff in the overhead bin. Sne needs to ask how many transfers there will be and be aware that sometimes buses are late and she will be sitting in a bus station waiting. Needs to WATCH each time there is a transfer to see that her checked bag is put on the new bus. Most people are courteous. She should sit near the driver if at all possible. She needs to have a confident, well-aware air about her, not be a timid, scared to death kid. Needs to dress comfortably, modestly. I have seen some women dressed very inappropriately on the bus. She will need to have some money for food and to call home to check in. If she cannot pay for her own trip, she should not go. I have ridden the bus for thousands of miles...no problem with people...just with late buses and Greyhound losing my bag...that's why I say she needs to SEE her bag put on the new bus each time. An alternate idea would be to take Amtrak...more expensive, but more reliable and more comfortable. Check Amtrak.com or CALL them...the website is difficult to use. 1-800-872-7245. Another idea is to look on Craigslist for a ride and post a note there. She could look for a ride with a female and go at least one way that way. I did it and it worked great. the person even gave me references to call. Look under Rideshare.
Answer 2 :
How old do you think is old enough to go alone? If she can't take care of herself now she never will be able to. She better have some money for food when they stop to eat. Having someone offer to buy something for her is a good way to make trouble for herself.
Answer 3 :
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She is visiting a friend who is stationed there in the Army and is going next to Germany. She has family here. He will have family there. I am trying to express to her reasons she should not go. Please express yours. He is not even a boyfriend and putting her self in danger and riding the bus for many, many hours doesn't seem worth it. She has never rode the bus before, please tell of your experiences. She does not have a job and will also be without money.
Other - United States - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Time for her to be a grown up...and for you to ace anxiety, but she will be fine. She needs to use good common sense. sit next to a middle aged or older woman. Keep to herself. Not put carry-on luggage in the overhead bin. Always keep carry-on bag by your feet with strap around your leg or wrist so it cannot be taken if you sleep. Chances of that are slim, but you have no control over stuff in the overhead bin. Sne needs to ask how many transfers there will be and be aware that sometimes buses are late and she will be sitting in a bus station waiting. Needs to WATCH each time there is a transfer to see that her checked bag is put on the new bus. Most people are courteous. She should sit near the driver if at all possible. She needs to have a confident, well-aware air about her, not be a timid, scared to death kid. Needs to dress comfortably, modestly. I have seen some women dressed very inappropriately on the bus. She will need to have some money for food and to call home to check in. If she cannot pay for her own trip, she should not go. I have ridden the bus for thousands of miles...no problem with people...just with late buses and Greyhound losing my bag...that's why I say she needs to SEE her bag put on the new bus each time. An alternate idea would be to take Amtrak...more expensive, but more reliable and more comfortable. Check Amtrak.com or CALL them...the website is difficult to use. 1-800-872-7245. Another idea is to look on Craigslist for a ride and post a note there. She could look for a ride with a female and go at least one way that way. I did it and it worked great. the person even gave me references to call. Look under Rideshare.
Answer 2 :
How old do you think is old enough to go alone? If she can't take care of herself now she never will be able to. She better have some money for food when they stop to eat. Having someone offer to buy something for her is a good way to make trouble for herself.
Answer 3 :
Check this site :-http://mobile.craigslist.org/
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