Most of the buses are excessively bumpier than similar vehicles on exact same roads. Perhaps shocks replaced more often? Day in, day out it has a serious effect on the body.
The verbal ads day in, day out have an effect that is not conducive to pleasant ride.
The schedule book can be daunting and take more than a quick glance.
The phone service still offers a human voice!- priceless.
Otherwise the coverage of area is beyond exceptional, cost of a pass at 84$ is affordable to those on a minimum wage. A companion non profit sponsors getting monthly passes into the hands of thise warding off homelessness. Free disabled service options, half cab fares,bike racks, discounted under 18 fares& passes, facilitated county wide program, make this a life saver for those with no options.
When used in conjuction with taxies, hourly rented zip cars, a car is not needed to enjoy a very high comfort level of mobility when the numbers are crunched for those who do not wish maintain a car.
The pictures above are of the Lincoln Square parking garage. The Illinois Terminal Dtwn Champaign is where the Amtrack and private bus companies, and taxies interplay. This facility offers free wifi, a/c, a subway (sandwiches) and clean cheerful secure environment.
And upgrades are in the works...