Spiraling NYC crime has led to the formation of “bus girlies” — women who ditch the subways and tout the buses as a safer, cleaner and affordable alternative.
“I just feel safer because of the fact that, if I don’t feel comfortable, I can get out anytime,” Upper East Side content creator Tatiana Alvarez told The Post.
A TikTok video she shared last week urging women to try taking the bus got over 53,000 likes and revealed many fellow bus backers.
“Buses are elite,” agreed one commenter.
“Bus girl club!!!” Alvarez responded.
Even though the bus can tack on an extra 15 to 30 minutes of travel time, Alvarez says it’s worth it.
She’ll often choose it over the subway after a late night out with friends.
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The idea of having to wait until the next subway stop to get off in the case of an emergency — like the Brooklyn subway shooting during rush hour on March 14 — gives her anxiety.
“If I can just feel calm and safe on the way to wherever I’m going, it’s better for me, and I’m not sitting in fight or flight mode for like 30 or 40 minutes,” Alvarez, 26, said.