Youth over public transport: Flexible, independent, but struggle with delays!

Youth over public transport: Flexible, independent, but struggle with delays!

As part of MeinBezirk's youth magazine, “Junge Welt”, young people from the region went on an exciting journey of discovery through the world of public transport. Anna Noiel, a student and intern, tried to commute by bus and train every day. Her experiences include both the challenges and benefits of using public transportation for youth.

Anna, who already relies on public transportation to get to school, found that the commute is not always smooth. “The buses are often late and you have to adjust your daily routine,” she says. Despite these hurdles, she emphasizes that taking public transport also brings with it a certain degree of independence, which is particularly important for young people: "Mom and Dad can't always play taxi."

Recommended commuter routes

Anna had her daily commute from Spielberg to Judenburg, and she was surprised by how easily accessible this connection was. “The buses run every half hour, and the trains to Leoben are also regular,” she concluded. Still, not everyone is so conveniently located; She herself had to accept a 20-minute walk to the next stop. On nice days, she decided to use her bike to complete her journey more quickly. “The public transport network in the Murtal is satisfactory, but there are many areas here where accessibility leaves something to be desired,” she continues.

The peak times in the morning during school time are particularly challenging. Buses are often crowded here and she advises other commuters to avoid these times if possible. Their observations show that the student buses are full, which sometimes limits comfort.

wishes of young people

Students want a little more flexibility in schedules to reduce stress in the early morning hours. "A less hectic timetable would be helpful, especially for those who come from further away, such as Bruck an der Mur. The tight schedules often make it stressful," explains Anna. Their findings indicate that public transport is important for more than just getting to school. In her opinion, the Nightline Murtal, which brings young people to events, could also be expanded further.

Overall, Anna's self-experiment shows the importance of public transport for young people in the Murtal. These connections not only provide a way to get to school, but also for leisure and social interaction. For more information on this topic, there are further details in an article on www.meinkreis.at.