I Ride, I Surf
February 25, 2008
Lately on the bus I’ve noticed enigmatic green stickers on the ceiling. Turns out, it’s a recently launched attempt on Cap Metro’s part to be hip. I guess.
They’re holding the I-Ride contest, in which bus riders can upload video on Youtube, pictures on Flickr, songs, art or prose. They’ve also tapped into social networking with a Facebook community.
Ending April 12 with an iPhone as the prize, it seems pretty cool. I mean, besides it being one big PR stunt, they’re getting “real” stories from their riders. They emphasize meeting attractive people on the bus too, MTV needs to jump on that reality show.
But wait. Aren’t many people riding to save money? How would they afford the internet, a camera or a computer if they can’t afford a car? Maybe I can find some answers to these questions.
