Reader: Riding the Bus in Denver Is a Great Way to Get Asked on Dates

In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that riding the bus in Denver isn't safe anymore. This claim garnered a lot of push-back from our commentators. Indeed, the assorted takes the post spurred included a considerable amount of RTD love. And according to this correspondent, the love...
By Michael RobertsFebruary 23, 2016
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In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that riding the bus in Denver isn’t safe anymore.

This claim garnered a lot of push-back from our commentators.

Indeed, the assorted takes the post spurred included a considerable amount of RTD love.

And according to this correspondent, the love flows both ways.

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Linds Marie writes:

It’s probably safer to get in an inevitable accident with a drunken driver riding on a bus. I’ve been riding Denver public transit for a solid 10 years and have never had an issue. In fact riding the 0 and the 15 pretty much accounts for all of the dates I’ve been asked out on.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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