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Friday, April 8, 1994
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Foul weather can foul up KU on Wheels
Rain can cause crowding and missed stops
By Jennifer Freund Kansan staff writer
During bad weather, students taking the bus may find themselves late for class.
Renee Tetuan, Topeka freshman,
said that when the weather was bad
she had a hard time catching her bus.
"When the weather is bad, everyone who doesn't usually ride the bus rides the bus," she said. "One time three buses went by without stopping because they were too crowded."
Tetuan also said that the bus had caused her to be late for class on more than one occasion, usually during bad weather.
"I don't understand why they don't call and tell people that they're running late," she said.
Wendi Poole, Cherryvale freshman.
agreed that riding the bus during bad weather was an unpleasant experience.
"It ites really crowded when it's snowy or rainy," she said. "It especially sucks during fall semester finals when the weather's bad."
While a few students said the bus service during inclement weather was inadequate, Bob Grunzinger, director of KU on Wheels, said that he had not received any complaints this semester.
But Victor Lopez, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore, said that he had a difficult time catching his bus at the Jayhawker Towers, regardless of the weather.
"They always run late," he said.
"They're almost always crowded, and the overcrowded buses just keep on going without you. I usually just start walking so I can make it to class on time."
"Sometimes, depending on where you live, buses may be more difficult to catch," he said. "The buses serving the dorms are usually more crowded."
Grunzinger said that unless the
weather was too hazardous for the buses to drive safely, KU on Wheels did not notify anyone of altered bus schedules.
Grunzinger said that the decision to shut down bus routes for the day was made by the Lawrence Bus Company, and whether classes were subsequently canceled was up to the University.
So far this year, the buses have not shut down.
Some students also complained about the lack of shelter from the elements.
Poole said that she wished that the bus company or KU would provide some protection from the elements.
But Ruben Papino, Cochabamba,
Bolivia, sophomore, said that he
 didn't find overcrowding a problem
during bad weather.
"I hate standing in the rain or snow waiting for the bus," she said.
"I live at the Towers and the bus runs every 15 minutes," he said. "I just wait three minutes before it comes, and I don't have any problems," he said.
The two busiest times for KU on Wheels are the early morning and early afternoon between 20 and 45 minutes after the hour. Some students say that bus service during bad weather is inadequate.
Amv Solt/ KANSAN
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