Why the rollercoaster is nearer than you may think

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Need more Speed? Taking the bus in Salzburg will guarantee you the same adrenaline level Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock had.

Buses are generally thought of as a cheap and safe mean of transport. But in Salzburg, this different: A 'rollercoaster ride' is a better way of describing a ride on the bus here. Maybe it’s because Salzburg is – compared to big cities like London and Berlin – a rather humble, often boring town. So, of course, some might be seeking adventure.

And the majority of bus drivers in Salzburg apparently are. It seems the only way to drive a bus here is fast. Collisions with the pavement are as common as abrupt halts. So, have a seat, if you don’t want to fly through the bus. It’s basically a constant switching between gas and brake pedal. You see, bus drivers really seem to take special care of the vehicle they spend more than eight hours in.

It also seems that passengers have a special place in the bus drivers’ hearts: Generally they won’t wait for you. Running toward the bus stop and waving your hand only helps in some cases – though as of yet nobody has figured out which. When the doors are closed, they’re closed. They’re like the perfect bouncers, in a way.

But your fellow passengers also make your journey interesting. Ever wondered why elderly people generally never take a seat even if they are offered one? Rumour has it, like little children, they find being shaken around in the bus quite fun. But it’s rather more likely that they’re too proud to sit down. Of course, they are still 'young enough' to stand. You’d literally have to push them into an empty seat, to guarantee their safety. And don’t we all know those elderly ladies in the bus, complaining about today’s youth?

Not only the elderly generation can cause you annoyance – children and teenagers have also made this their profession. No matter whether it’s a bunch of kindergarten children singing, teenager girls speaking 'ghetto-slang' or two teenage guys having an argument about how 'cool' their mobile phones are – all these unique characters make you want to walk for miles in the rain without an umbrella, than spend five more minutes in the bus.

But taking the bus in Salzburg has also got a positive side: It’s a cheap and easy to experience the rollercoaster and the haunted house at the same time.