Many first-year students don’t have cars on campus, making driving a no-go. Additionally, with how costly ride-hailing services like Uber can be, it is not a viable option for most college students. Bentley’s Shuttle, like with many students, has been a lifesaver for me.
I am incredibly grateful for the school’s free transportation system, which I am aware is not a common feature among all college campuses. It’s a no-questions-asked, in-and-out service that is both dependable and convenient, thanks to its multiple pickup locations at Bentley. It is a reliable ride out of the pouring rain. It provides assurance for partygoers, who know they will make it home safely after a night out. It provides the perfect opportunity to visit college-going friends at other Boston schools, courtesy of the Harvard Shuttle.
Personally, I have started using the B-Line more often now that the weather is getting colder, but I have found use for the other two shuttles.
With the Harvard Shuttle dropping students off at the B-Line, your Boston outing options are plentiful. A couple of friends and I took advantage of the subway to get to Chinatown, where we ate an unapologetic amount of ramen and boba. Additionally, we were able to explore nearby Newbury Street, where we engaged in some comic book and clothes shopping.
The Waltham Falcon Flyer is a perfect way to explore the eateries around town. Moody Street is chockful of restaurants for students excited to try something besides the limited campus dining options. A school organization of mine recently held a fundraiser at Bistro 781, a 30-minute walk from campus. Thanks to the shuttle, I was dropped off at Maple Street, saving me 26 minutes and a slew of frostbite.
It is a no-brainer that the shuttle system makes all our lives easier. Yet, I think it is important to acknowledge the people who make this system possible. I encourage riders to take a second to show thanks to the bus drivers who operate these vehicles, rain or shine. Remember that free transportation is a privilege and not a right!
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