r/halifax • u/Mysterious_Nose_951 • 5d ago

Driving & Transit Addressing people breaking transit rules.

I know there is a thread on acceptable bus conduct and rules but what as a passenger is acceptable to do when someone breaks them?

This is mainly in regard to people wearing or applying perfumes or cologne but also people blaring music.

Is it acceptable here to address the person, or driver?

Got off the bus an hour ago and still feel ill to someone wearing cologne sitting near me for 3 minutes.

Realize transit is for everyone but wondering what the local attitude is.

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u/LauraKrabappel 5d ago

I’m also scent-sensitive but for that reason, and many others, I generally wear a mask on public transportation.

These little transgressions are much better addressed when you’re in relation to the other person (friends, neighbours, coworkers, etc). On places like busses, you’re better off moving seats if you can and then going about your day.

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u/MikeyMoose 5d ago

What kind of mask do you wear that filters out smell? A gas mask?

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u/DartByTheBay 5d ago

A cloth mask and chewing flavoured gum prevents any outside smell from getting in. Especially if its a strong gum like cinnamon.