I understand there are things that could be fixed with Halifax Transit, but I also think we should take a step back and look at what we have. For a $78, full-price monthly pass, you can go wherever the buses go, which means: to work and back (if you are employed), to the waterfront, Point Pleasant Park, the Public Gardens, the Salt Marsh trail, the Bluff Wilderness trail, Herring Cove, all kinds of beautiful areas. You can even ride on a boat to go between Dartmouth and Halifax. A freaking boat! The views are amazing on both sides and it has got to be the coolest mode of transportation to an urban core. For an extra buck you can go to the airport (a taxi is over $50 more expensive, one way) or Porter's Lake! Man, the streets in this town are not the widest and there are more and more apartment buildings going up, which means more cars every year on the peninsula. The transit system is a fraction of the cost of owning a vehicle. Seriously, take five minutes: add car payments, insurance, maintenance, winter tires, gas of course, parking and see for yourself. Sure, you might wait for a late bus, but you are also saving up for a down payment on a house at twice the speed, if you ditch your car! And instead of white-knuckling your morning drive you can relax and read or listen to your music. Even crush some serious candy. I love Halifax Transit! —There, I said it

Friday—the day we got nailed by Mother Nature—you came along Spring Garden Road in your shiny bus and 'rescued' a group of people standing by a bus stop. You suggested we all get in because even you weren't sure when the next bus was coming. We climbed in and you made sure no one was left behind. Also, I noticed that you made sure the transfers you gave were valid until 2:00 pm. Now I don't know if that was you or a general policy during storms but I am sure many were grateful—as I am for your kindness and skill maneuvering those slippery streets! Hope you made it home yourself alright and thank you for being a ray of sunshine on a stormy day!
—Bus rider in the storm

To all the bikers riding through the rain and single digit temperatures last Tuesday, well done. You're inspiring. —Bikers In The Red Shoes

The driver of the last #72 out of Burnside on weather bomb day did a fantastic job of both driving in nasty conditions AND informing passengers that it would be the last run, asking where they were headed and generally informing and reassuring them about getting home. I know a lot of people were probably inconvenienced by H^lif^x Tr^nsit's decision to suspend service at 4pm. But this young man was a consummate professional and exemplar of service under trying conditions. Much appreciated. —C

Big kudos to the ferryman who, tonight, held the door at the stroke of nine for us straggling post-parade Dartmouthians.  Extra thanks to Transit for the free ferry too! —Harbour Hopper

To the very thoughtful woman on the route 9 on Friday who saved my 14-year-old daughter  "Ashley" from the really creepy guy.  His small talk was clearly making her uncomfortable and you jumped in with "Hey Ashley! Come sit with me,” pretending that you guys were old friends, when actually you had never seen her before in your life.  I say thank you so very, very much for making her one day a week bus ride much more bearable.  —A very grateful dad

Thank you for picking me up after the McKay shuttle drove right past me and catching up to it so I could get on! You're the best! —Grateful bus rider

Was I slightly disappointed I didn't make my connection? Not after the most smiles I have ever seen on Halifax Transit. Yes, I am speaking of Syrian refugees. Strollers, hats, mitts, whatever...Smiles! Made me feel more proud to be a Canadian. —nice bus ride

I am a big fan of the voice on the busses. Not because I don't know  were to get off. I like it because it has drastically cut down on the loud talking people having pointless conversations they think everyone wants to hear. Is soon as they start yakking, the voice cuts them off. I love it! —Love the sound of that female robot voice

Sending a big happy face to the very handsome number 7 bus driver that puts a big smile on my face every morning!! —Bus driver