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April 29, 2025 11 mins

Remember when buses and trains were social hubs? Now, it’s all headphones and awkward silence. Discover why exhaustion, safety fears, and our craving for personal space killed chit-chat—and why some say this silence is making us lonelier than ever. Could a smile or nod still bridge the gap? For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.


Silent Rides: The Unspoken Rules of Public Transport That Everyone Secretly Hates (Crafted via Avonetics.com)

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