From Reader's Digest: 50 things your pilot won't tell you “I always tell my kids to travel in sturdy shoes. If you have to evacuate and your flip-flops fall off, there you are standing on the hot tarmac or in the weeds in your bare feet.” -Joe D’Eon I actually might like this!!
flippers. some people just don't think ahead. here in san antonio, the transit board just banned anyone wearing flip flops from boarding the buses. not too long ago, in dallas, a woman wearing flip flops had one fall off her foot while debarking a bus. she tripped and one of her legs slipped under the bus and was crushed by the bus wheel. some times and some places it is just stupid to wear flip flops.
i don't think authorities should closely watch citizens like if they were small children. they start with "safety" measures and end up with pure oppression, like in italy where city majors are pr dress codes forbidding mini skirts and decolletes and maybe, tomorrow bare feet. it's fascism, you know.
That's fucked, they'd never be able to do that here. Half the population get's around in thongs (flip flops) :sunny:
Huh? I have my doubts about this. I "googled" this from several angles and couldn't find anything that San Antonio has banned flip-flops on buses. Then I went to the San Antonio Mass Transit home page (Via Metropolitan Transport) and found their "Code of Conduct." www.viainfo.net/BusService/CodeOfConduct.aspx Below are the regulated/restricted activities. It is a violation to commit the following acts on a VIA vehicle, VIA facility or VIA property: Smoke or expel the residue of any tobacco product including chewing tobacco on a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle or at a VIA facility or on VIA property, except as allowed in designated areas. Consume any alcoholic beverage or possess an open container of any alcoholic beverage on a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle or at a VIA facility or on VIA property. Eating on a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle unless medically necessary. Drinking beverages on a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle without using a spill-proof or screw-top container. Engage in disruptive, disturbing behavior including: loud conversation, profanity, rude insults or operating any electronic device used for sound (radio, MP3 player, etc.) without an earphone(s). Take any animal onto a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle unless the animal’s purpose is to assist a person with a disability, or unless the animal is in training to assist a person with a disability, or unless the animal is secured in a container sufficient to contain the animal. Carry or possess any illegal weapon. Possess or transport any explosive, flammable liquid, combustible material or other dangerous substance such as gasoline, kerosene or propane. Litter. Vandalize any VIA bus or other VIA vehicle, VIA facility or VIA property by writing, marking, scribbling, defacing or causing destruction to the bus, vehicle, facility or property in any manner. Beg, solicit or panhandle from another person. Spitting, urinating, defecating or exposing one’s anus, breasts or genitals. Illegally possess, use, distribute or sell any controlled substance. Engage in any horseplay or fighting. Ride a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle without evidence that the proper fare has been paid. Unauthorized presence on a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle, VIA facility, or VIA property after hours of operation. Unauthorized use of a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle, VIA facility or VIA property. Interfering with the operation of a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle. A person who violates one or more of these regulations may be warned and/or ordered to leave the VIA bus or other VIA vehicle, VIA facility, or VIA property immediately by a VIA Police Officer or a VIA Bus or Paratransit Supervisor. Situations where a person refuses to leave a VIA bus or other VIA vehicle, VIA facility or VIA property after being ordered to do so may be handled by VIA Police or other appropriate law enforcement agencies. In the case of a violation of Section 2.02 (a)(15), riding a VIA vehicle without evidence of having paid the proper fare, such situations may be handled in accordance with Texas Transportation Code, Section 451.0611. Locally (Denver) I've boarded buses both in flip-flops and barefoot and have never had any comment. If San Antonio has banned flip-flops I'd like to see a reference. Crazier things have happened, but I'm not finding any supporting evidence in this case.
They say you should wear clothing that will not support flame well just in case the plane lands "early" or somehting like that. You also have less than 90 seconds to get out before the fumes kill you if there is any type of fire. Good footwear is important as you dash for your life over whatever has fallen in your path. Those behind you will also nudge you along. Few flights end poorly and give this option, but if yours does, don't waste the opportunity and be prepared. If anything, go barefoot to and from the flight. Put your shoes on like everyone else after security.
