W: The metro was absolutely terrible this morning.
M: Oh, was there a delay?
W: No, but the train was so packed that I could barely move, and it was difficult to breathe too. At every station, more people squeezed in and I got pushed further and further inside. When I got to my station, I could hardly get out. Once I did get out, I was totally exhausted.
M: That sounds like a nightmare. Why didn’t you take the bus?
W: The bus takes twice as long and it’s just as crowded.
M: Well, what’s the alternative? Haven’t you got a car?
W: I’ve got a driver’s license, but that’s all. I’m saving up to buy something reasonably small and cute, but it’s still a bit expensive for me, and it’ll take a while before I have enough money.
M: Have you thought about getting an electric motorbike?
W: I consider that for maybe a minute. But honestly, I’ve just seen too many horrible accidents involving those dangerous monsters.
M: What about those popular shared bikes? You could register to use one.
W: Yeah, that’s a possibility. There are always several of those bikes out in front of our apartment complex.
M: Or you could just walk to work.
W: Well, it’s five kilometers from home to the office. But you’ve given me a thought. I could take a change of clothes and jog to work. But at this time of year, the air pollution is a real problem.
M: Oh, yeah. I didn’t think of that. You take a taxi if you really have to.
W: Well, that’s an expensive way to get to work.
M: Not if you use a ride sharing app.
W: Good idea. I’ll download one immediately. Thank you.