1. Describe the problem:
I'm a student at a university where campuses are located in two different provinces, and students do not have a reliable, predictable and convenient way to travel between them for classes.
Public transport is effectively the only mass means of transportation, so student mobility is fully dependent on it.
However, the transport system does not meet basic needs.
No single route directly connects all campuses. As a result, students must transfer or use additional transport, increasing both travel time and cost for each trip.
There are alternatives such as taxis, Uber and other private transport options, but they are not suitable for regular use. For daily commuting they are too expensive and economically inefficient for students, so public transport remains the only viable option.
Another issue is the unpredictability of the commute. Students often do not know whether the bus will arrive on time or has already passed. In case of disruptions or strikes, people find out too late and are unable to adjust their plans.
It is important that transport strikes and disruptions in the region occur periodically throughout the year and do not follow a predictable schedule. This unpredictability makes the system especially problematic, because it is impossible to know in advance whether transport will work normally on a given day.
In addition, transport is not designed for students. During peak hours buses are overcrowded, and some people are physically unable to board. This leads to missed classes and exams even when students leave in advance.
Because of this, even a simple trip becomes a stressful process where it is impossible to properly plan the day. Students are forced to allocate extra time and money simply to reduce the risk of being late.
Public transport is effectively the only mass means of transportation, so student mobility is fully dependent on it.
However, the transport system does not meet basic needs.
No single route directly connects all campuses. As a result, students must transfer or use additional transport, increasing both travel time and cost for each trip.
There are alternatives such as taxis, Uber and other private transport options, but they are not suitable for regular use. For daily commuting they are too expensive and economically inefficient for students, so public transport remains the only viable option.
Another issue is the unpredictability of the commute. Students often do not know whether the bus will arrive on time or has already passed. In case of disruptions or strikes, people find out too late and are unable to adjust their plans.
It is important that transport strikes and disruptions in the region occur periodically throughout the year and do not follow a predictable schedule. This unpredictability makes the system especially problematic, because it is impossible to know in advance whether transport will work normally on a given day.
In addition, transport is not designed for students. During peak hours buses are overcrowded, and some people are physically unable to board. This leads to missed classes and exams even when students leave in advance.
Because of this, even a simple trip becomes a stressful process where it is impossible to properly plan the day. Students are forced to allocate extra time and money simply to reduce the risk of being late.
2. How often does the problem occur?
Practically every day there are difficulties related to overcrowding, transfers and travel time.
Additionally, several times a year there are strikes or transport disruptions that can completely prevent students from getting to classes that day.
For me and other students, this is not a one-time situation but a constant part of academic life.
Additionally, several times a year there are strikes or transport disruptions that can completely prevent students from getting to classes that day.
For me and other students, this is not a one-time situation but a constant part of academic life.
3. What attempts have you made to solve the problem?
There is no complete solution. At the moment, the only option is to adapt: leave much earlier, spend more money on transportation and constantly factor in the risk of being late or missing classes.
4. How much are you willing to pay for the solution?
I am willing to pay as much as necessary if the solution truly makes commuting predictable and reliable. However, I understand that for students in general the solution must remain affordable, otherwise it will not be widely used.
5. Problem author:
Name: Milagros
Country: Argentina
Contacts: Email
Moderator's note: The original request was written in Spanish and we translated it into English. We recommend writing to the problem author in his language. Thank you for your understanding.
Country: Argentina
Contacts: Email
Moderator's note: The original request was written in Spanish and we translated it into English. We recommend writing to the problem author in his language. Thank you for your understanding.