Each and every damn time I hop on a bus I always seem to end up sitting within smelling distance of the foulest most unhygienic person in the world. Some might argue that this experience adds to a rich tapestry of life.. Not me- my bus will have gently wafting air from the doorway over an array of smell sensors in the doorframe. It will detect the following:
BO, Piss, Shit, Excess alcohol, Fags (just put out fifteen seconds ago), Two day old curries, Really cheesy feet, Fear, Greasy lank hair-combined with the above.
I know these sensors exist. They just need applying and connecting to an indicator that warns the driver (or a bus AI that the driver can blame).-- andrewuk, Jan 22 2002 Er my girlfriend says the public transport system is in a bad enough state at the moment without depriving bus companies of their main source of income. So I`ll fishbone myself…-- andrewuk, Jan 22 2002 Lordy help 'em in their quest to get enough dough to retain an attorney to sue for discrimination. Though there IS a loophole in signage "Right to refuse service to anyone who smells like refuse" and I recall nothing along the lines of "...regardless of race, religion, creed, colo(u)r, stench...".-- thumbwax, Jan 22 2002 andrewuk... um, sorry. I'll try to sit somewhere else if I see you get on.-- waugsqueke, Jan 23 2002 What about people who wear excessive amounts of perfume?
I'd rather sit next to someone who hasn't showered in a week. At least that smell won't stick to me for the rest of the day.-- rebekkahshiri, Jan 23 2002 I have the same problem in class. And I can't kick out my students.-- phoenix, Jan 23 2002 This is a great idea. Those gin-sodden bums don't pay bus fare anyway, and they keep many other would-be fare paying riders away.-- LeBain, Jan 24 2002 They could simply attach a spray can of air freshener to the ceiling. Anyone who needs it can take it down, spray around them, and put it back up. No comments are necessary.-- phundug, Jul 07 2004 Everyone smells different so what is bad for some is not so bad for others. Just douse everyone in the same scent so noone can complain-- shahcat, Sep 23 2009 And this is your third idea? I'll be patient.-- normzone, Sep 23 2009 random, halfbakery