Given what my home is like (definition of a backwater) and that I can't drive, buses are invaluable to me. The fact that my Dad works for the bus company also meant that until I was 19 I got free bus and train transport, which was great for someone who lives about 12 miles away from all his friends. I don't mind waiting as I usually have my mp3 player, phone or a book with me anyway, so provided there's a shelter I'm fine.

My university has a fantastic bus stop of which there are several around York. They're electronic and show the next bus times, as well as having a BBC News ticker at the bottom. On another screen, you can also play games, browse BBC news, get maps and directions, search for jobs and e-mail people. I know the bus is usually only 10 minute away, but hey, I can spend those 10 minutes playing a Whack-a-Mole type game!