Data & ProbabilityProbability
Why the Bus Always Takes Longer
You're more likely to arrive during a long gap
The timetable says a bus every 10 minutes. So why does your wait so often feel longer than 5?
You'll find out
- Why buses end up traveling in pairs
- Where most riders arrive
- The same trick hiding in your playlist
Why it matters
Waits, songs and crowds all look worse from the inside, and the math says why.
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